NTFS Permissions on stand alone pc

[Bill86]

I have several remote sites using standalone XP SP2 pc's. They are configured with an adminstrator account and several limited user accounts. When the computer is stand alone, I cannot set NTFS permission on shared folders. Also, limited users are able to install/uninstall software. Is there any way around this other than joining a domain and then having users log on locally at the remote site?

 

[bcastner]

When the computer is stand alone, I cannot set NTFS permission on shared folders."

This indicates that Simple file sharing is enabled. To disable:
Control Panel, Folder Options, View
Uncheck the last entry 'Use simple file sharing (Recommended)'

 

[Bill86]

Excellent!! That did the trick. Thank you so much!!

 

[shontishar]

Tried That Still no joy.

I have just rebuilt a standalone PC and am trying to create a policy but restrict it from being applied to the admin so am trying to deny access to the group policy folder in system 32

help!

 

[bcastner]

That is a different issue. There are several ways to bell the cat of having local group policy not apply to the Administrator:

http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6270-1040230.html

http://www.mail-archive.com/techtarget@lists.techtarget.com/msg00083.html

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315675

http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBL/tip5600/rh5619.htm