D'Arcy from Winnipeg
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Can't see Security tab for a folder in XP?

Thursday, October 04, 2007 7:11 AM

Ran into this today...seems like its a common run in on the net, so just wanted to record it here for my own notes.

If the security tab isn't visible on any of your folder properties in XP, you may have "Use Simple File Sharing" selected in your Folder Options.

Open Explorer and go to Tools>Folder Options.

Click the "View" tab and scroll to the bottom of the listbox with the heading "Advanced Settings".

Clear the "Use Simple File Sharing" checkbox.

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# re: Can't see Security tab for a folder in XP?

that`s so 2006 dude 10/4/2007 5:03 PM | Gérald Danais

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Cool, thanks D. I just built a Media Center PC over the weekend and needed to tweak the security on my media files to avoid any "accidents". Needed to do exactly what you write about here and remembered your post :)

10/9/2007 5:16 AM | Shaneo

# re: Can't see Security tab for a folder in XP?

Can't be soooo 2006 if I need it in 2008. Thanks for the post made my life very easy :D. 6/22/2008 5:15 PM | Andrew Baird

# re: Can't see Security tab for a folder in XP?

works great thanks 8/11/2008 7:05 AM | hi

# re: Can't see Security tab for a folder in XP?

Thank You for posting this! 10/31/2008 4:57 PM | Liz

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