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Thread ID: 72950 2006-10-02 01:30:00 LAN & Password bk T (215) Press F1
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488538 2006-10-02 01:30:00 These 3 XP computers (A, B, and C) are networked through an ADSL 4-port router. They can share Internet and files without any problem.

Now, is it possible to add a password, say, if A wants to access B, A has to key in a Password in order to read /share the folders/files? Similarly, if B wishes to access A , he also requires a password, etc.

Can XP be configured in this manner?

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bk T (215)
488539 2006-10-02 02:22:00 Yes, however, I cant be bothered writing down how to do it. PM me and I will give you phone number to call.....LOL SolMiester (139)
488540 2006-10-02 02:40:00 Wouldn't it be nice to share your 'expertise' with all PressF1-ers? That's what this Forum for?

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bk T (215)
488541 2006-10-02 03:29:00 Sorry bud, cant do 500 word essay on network basics, wouldnt want to expose your files to the internet now would we! SolMiester (139)
488542 2006-10-02 03:48:00 I would say u wld need to put usernames / passwords on all 3 to log into XP.

I would also say that this would only work properly, if all 3 have XP Pro not Home on them.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
488543 2006-10-02 04:51:00 Change file sharing in windows from simple to advanced and then just set up the permissions. Pete O'Neil (6584)
488544 2006-10-02 05:33:00 I would say u wld need to put usernames / passwords on all 3 to log into XP.

I would also say that this would only work properly, if all 3 have XP Pro not Home on them.

As Speedy said, depends if you have Home or pro, but apparently there is a workaround for Home, haven't tried it as I have Pro

www.wikihow.com

I particularly like step 7 in the instructions
snoopy (74)
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