If anyone can Help I will be really appreiciative. I'm on Windows XP Pro and I'm trying to set local folder permissions for another user on my computer. My friend uses my computer but I dont want him to have access to a bunch of my programs. How can I disable access to programs or folders for a user account that is local. I gave him a limited account but that doesnt do exactly what I want. Thanks in advance.
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Assuming that your drive is formatted NTFS...
Open windows explorer, Tools, Folder Options, View tab. At the bottom of the Advanced section, uncheck 'Use Simple file sharing'.
Then read all of this information:
Open windows explorer, Tools, Folder Options, View tab. At the bottom of the Advanced section, uncheck 'Use Simple file sharing'.
Then read all of this information:
Linney found a wonderful trick that may help, essentially you can restrict "Everyone but the Administrator". This might well work well for you:
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I thought what the thread starter was asking for had been handled quite aptly by an earlier Linney posting. I provided the link. It solved the problem. I am not absolutely certain how the attribution should be done in a case like this.
I do not want to ofend Linney, or John. But a suggestion as to how to handle this attribution issue in the future would be appreciated.
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Bill
I frequently refer or use tips provided by other Forum members.
If in an case the attribution was not made clearly, I apologize.
If I remember the source, I usually mention it. If I failed anyone in the past, a likely case, I apolgize.
It is essentially my fault, and I will try in the future to completely give credit where credit is due.
There are cases, this is one, where the author of the tip is different from the Forum member who brought it to my attention. I will try harder to give full attribution in the future.
I thought what the thread starter was asking for had been handled quite aptly by an earlier Linney posting. I provided the link. It solved the problem. I am not absolutely certain how the attribution should be done in a case like this.
I do not want to ofend Linney, or John. But a suggestion as to how to handle this attribution issue in the future would be appreciated.
Best,
Bill
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Linney,
What a kind thing to say.
You are a genuine class act, and I am proud to join someone like you in making this a useful site.
Quite frankly Linney, you are one great guy. I just cannot imagine this Forum without you. The Ads say "I want to be like Mike", well, I want to be like Linney.
Best.
Bill
What a kind thing to say.
You are a genuine class act, and I am proud to join someone like you in making this a useful site.
Quite frankly Linney, you are one great guy. I just cannot imagine this Forum without you. The Ads say "I want to be like Mike", well, I want to be like Linney.
Best.
Bill
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