Access denied to shared drive when logging in from 2nd computer

[NeilT123]

I regularly use the Access forums but am new here. I am in the process of setting up a small network. I currently have "computer 1" which has a partitioned hard drive and "computer 2" which is mapped to the partions. Both are running Windows 7 Professional.

Both computers are in the Homegroup.

I want to make one of the partitions private so that only I can access it but that I can access it from either computer.

I thought I had sorted it by using permissions but I have run in to a problem and so wondered if any one could help.

I logged in at "computer 1" and right clicked on the network drive and through Advanced Sharing and Share Permissions I deleted "everyone" and set myself up as the only user. The problem is that the share permission uses my location so "computer 1" and so when I log in at "computer 2" I can see the drive but if I try and access it I I get an access is denied error message. I can't work out how to set myself up without the location.

Is setting permissions the best way to make the partition private? If so what am I missing or should I be doing it a different way?

Thank you in advance for any help given

 

[rclarke250]

Why partition and not folder? It would be much easier and simpler to create a password protected hidden folder.

 

[NeilT123]

The partitioning is historic and I want to keep it. I am in the process of moving from XP and want to add a few improvements, such as the option to log in from different computers and limit access by user. It looks like I will have to set up a domain.

 

[goombawaho]

Domain? Are we not making this too complicated? Don't use home group and put users on each computer with the same password. One user has access to the "special" folder and the other user would not. Simple. You can access the data from either PC as long as you're logged in as the right user.

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