How can I password protect shared folders over a LAN with WIN XP PRO

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#1 nklee

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 10:00 PM

I have some shared folders(created by admin aacount) on one of the pc that are on LAN and I want them to be password protected from other(client pcs) that are on the same LAN. All pcs are running Windows XP Pro. :hello:

#2 Arie

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Posted 07 March 2008 - 03:08 AM

In short: Make sure your drive is formatted with NTFS. Create user accounts and if required user groups and assign a password to those accounts. Give those accounts rights to the shared folder.