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DT
09-07-2005, 12:19
If I network 3 home pcs would I be able to restrict access to certain folders/shares? Say PC1 has the shared folders, could I give access to PC2 but deny PC3?
OliverScott
09-07-2005, 13:31
XP Pro YES (enable advanced file sharing options)
XP Home Not as easy! Could probable do it be restricting access to IP addresses using a firewall...
M@rtin
09-07-2005, 14:59
You can disable simple file sharing in XP Home - see here (http://wiki.ehow.com/Disable-Simple-File-Sharing-in-Windows-Xp-Home-Edition) for details.

EDIT: Actually this is more of a workaround that a fix as it doesn't disable SFS, just bypasses it. It should work though!
DT
09-07-2005, 15:48
All 3 pc's will be Pro. Will it be quite easy then?
Dan
09-07-2005, 15:57
All 3 pc's will be Pro. Will it be quite easy then?

Very easy as you can set up permissions on each folder to allow who can access them or not.
OliverScott
09-07-2005, 17:52
In Explorer go to

Tools -> Folder Options -> View Tab

and then scroll to the bottom to detick the Simple File Sharing option.
DT
11-07-2005, 09:20
ok, so when I told my mate to order the computers with Pro on, he does the opposite.

So now what's the cheapest/best way to upgrade them to pro? Having bought the computers from Dell, could he ask them to upgrade the licences?