Folder Permissions - Locate Domain

Cosmos · Mar 20, 2004, 10:24 AM

For some reason, whenever I open up location, it only shows the current system on the domain. I wish to add users to allow access to a folder from other domains. The network work fines etc, internet, gaming and the computer shows up in network places. Any help would be good, feel free to explain in advanced terms if required.

PangingJr · Mar 20, 2004, 10:35 AM

Click OK to close the location dialog box,
then Click Advanced.. (lower left corner of the pic),
then "Find Now"
highlight your user name and add....

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sorry just reread your post, try checking DNS settings on your PC. it should point to the DNS where resource records are stored for your domain. It should not point to e.g. your ISP DNS directly...

Cosmos · Mar 20, 2004, 12:22 PM

I have checked and rechecked DNS settings, everything looks fine.
My firewall is set up for NETBIOS access inside the LAN and I can share files using Network Places and Internet works fine, it's like this: MY PC is the "Server" and my Laptop is connected to it, my laptop has the same username and password as my server, perhaps this could mean something? This is a bugger.

PangingJr · Mar 20, 2004, 12:33 PM

not sure if any of these will help you, check it out anyway..

Check Event Viewer to see whether the event logs contain any error information. On both the client and the server, check the System log for failures during the logon process. Also, check the Directory Service logs on the server and the DNS logs on the DNS server.

How Domain Controllers Are Located in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q314861

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...53Dmicrosoft.p

Cosmos · Mar 20, 2004, 12:51 PM

Some useful info there, however, I'm not using a domain.
I am using a Workgroup, I don't want roaming user profiles stored on the server, I only want the user in question with allowed access to selected folders. I wouldn't mind if they were promoted for a password when accessing a shared file, it's all the same.

PangingJr · Mar 20, 2004, 01:04 PM

i have this same prob in XP sometimes,
i'll continue give you all the info i have, till you can find something that helps..

Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308418

Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;308419

Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder in XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;307874

PangingJr · Mar 20, 2004, 01:09 PM

microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...security_admin

Cosmos · Mar 20, 2004, 03:30 PM

This Topic came close:
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...4ax.com#link12

It points out a similar problem, but it looks as if he actually sees his other computers in the location dialog unlike me. I only see the current system (the main PC which is VSN), it should also see VSN2 and VSN3 which is my other PC and Laptop. Thanks for your help so far and the links, but this on-going problem still hasnt been resolved.

PangingJr · Mar 20, 2004, 04:31 PM

try enabling 'Use simple file sharing' in the 'Folder Options'

and then Run (Start -> Run) this command.. C:\WINDOWS\Help\filefold.chm

then go to..
Sharing Files and folders
-> Share folders with others in your workgroup

and see if you can get any info from the windows help file..

Cosmos · Mar 20, 2004, 07:15 PM

Windows help didn't seem to help much at all.

Perhaps there is a service that is not running to allow other computers in the workgroup to show in the locations dialog. If only there were shown, then this will settle the problem.

PangingJr · Mar 21, 2004, 06:21 AM

sorry i could not be much help..
i think with the 'Use simple file sharing' is enabled,
you should be able to share the folder over your network..
and also be able to allow networks users to change any files in the folders..
i can't think of anything to tell you next..
maybe later or others will come up with a better help to you soon..

Cosmos · Mar 21, 2004, 10:41 AM

I found out that I can't do what I want to do because I'm using a workgroup.

PangingJr · Mar 21, 2004, 11:07 AM

so you cannot share the folder yet..
Can you share the My Documents folder on your LAN?

Cosmos · Mar 21, 2004, 12:00 PM

I can share folders fine by using the "Everyone" permission. But I don't want to use "Everyone". I have got it to work a strange way, my Main PC with the files that are bing shared has a username the same as the laptop so the permission is not "Everyone" but the username of the main pc so it works for the other PC. Perhaps this is a security issue for other people too. I cannot believe how something so simple is so hard to find out how to do. I believe it is possible, even if a password was prompted when trying to open a shared file.

PangingJr · Mar 21, 2004, 12:43 PM

i know this happens in winXP, and i also think there must be a way to do what you wanted,
i just dont share files that much any more and never have a chance to find out yet, if i can find some good info i'll let you know..

Mar 20, 2004, 10:24 AM	#1
Cosmos DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Folder Permissions - Locate Domain For some reason, whenever I open up location, it only shows the current system on the domain. I wish to add users to allow access to a folder from other domains. The network work fines etc, internet, gaming and the computer shows up in network places. Any help would be good, feel free to explain in advanced terms if required.

Mar 20, 2004, 10:35 AM	#2
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	Click OK to close the location dialog box, then Click Advanced.. (lower left corner of the pic), then "Find Now" highlight your user name and add.... ---- sorry just reread your post, try checking DNS settings on your PC. it should point to the DNS where resource records are stored for your domain. It should not point to e.g. your ISP DNS directly... Last edited by Net; Mar 20, 2004 at 10:57 AM.

Mar 20, 2004, 07:15 PM	Thread Starter #10
Cosmos DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Windows help didn't seem to help much at all. Perhaps there is a service that is not running to allow other computers in the workgroup to show in the locations dialog. If only there were shown, then this will settle the problem. __________________ ---------- AMD Winchester 3000+ @ 2.25GHz ATI X850XT PE, 256MB, Overdrive 2GB OCZ @ 400MHz, Dual Channel Creative Audigy 2ZS, 6.1 Surround Seagate 7200.9 500GB SATAII Antec P180 Case, 550W PSU ----------

Mar 21, 2004, 10:41 AM	Thread Starter #12
Cosmos DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	I found out that I can't do what I want to do because I'm using a workgroup. __________________ ---------- AMD Winchester 3000+ @ 2.25GHz ATI X850XT PE, 256MB, Overdrive 2GB OCZ @ 400MHz, Dual Channel Creative Audigy 2ZS, 6.1 Surround Seagate 7200.9 500GB SATAII Antec P180 Case, 550W PSU ----------

Mar 21, 2004, 12:00 PM	Thread Starter #14
Cosmos DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	I can share folders fine by using the "Everyone" permission. But I don't want to use "Everyone". I have got it to work a strange way, my Main PC with the files that are bing shared has a username the same as the laptop so the permission is not "Everyone" but the username of the main pc so it works for the other PC. Perhaps this is a security issue for other people too. I cannot believe how something so simple is so hard to find out how to do. I believe it is possible, even if a password was prompted when trying to open a shared file. __________________ ---------- AMD Winchester 3000+ @ 2.25GHz ATI X850XT PE, 256MB, Overdrive 2GB OCZ @ 400MHz, Dual Channel Creative Audigy 2ZS, 6.1 Surround Seagate 7200.9 500GB SATAII Antec P180 Case, 550W PSU ----------

Mar 20, 2004, 12:22 PM	Thread Starter #3
Cosmos DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	I have checked and rechecked DNS settings, everything looks fine. My firewall is set up for NETBIOS access inside the LAN and I can share files using Network Places and Internet works fine, it's like this: MY PC is the "Server" and my Laptop is connected to it, my laptop has the same username and password as my server, perhaps this could mean something? This is a bugger.

Mar 20, 2004, 12:33 PM	#4
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	not sure if any of these will help you, check it out anyway.. Check Event Viewer to see whether the event logs contain any error information. On both the client and the server, check the System log for failures during the logon process. Also, check the Directory Service logs on the server and the DNS logs on the DNS server. How Domain Controllers Are Located in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q314861 http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...53Dmicrosoft.p

Mar 20, 2004, 12:51 PM	Thread Starter #5
Cosmos DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Some useful info there, however, I'm not using a domain. I am using a Workgroup, I don't want roaming user profiles stored on the server, I only want the user in question with allowed access to selected folders. I wouldn't mind if they were promoted for a password when accessing a shared file, it's all the same.

Mar 20, 2004, 01:04 PM	#6
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	i have this same prob in XP sometimes, i'll continue give you all the info i have, till you can find something that helps.. Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in XP http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308418 Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;308419 Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder in XP http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;307874

Mar 20, 2004, 01:09 PM	#7
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...security_admin

Mar 20, 2004, 03:30 PM	Thread Starter #8
Cosmos DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	This Topic came close: http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...4ax.com#link12 It points out a similar problem, but it looks as if he actually sees his other computers in the location dialog unlike me. I only see the current system (the main PC which is VSN), it should also see VSN2 and VSN3 which is my other PC and Laptop. Thanks for your help so far and the links, but this on-going problem still hasnt been resolved.

Mar 20, 2004, 04:31 PM	#9
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	try enabling 'Use simple file sharing' in the 'Folder Options' and then Run (Start -> Run) this command.. C:\WINDOWS\Help\filefold.chm then go to.. Sharing Files and folders -> Share folders with others in your workgroup and see if you can get any info from the windows help file..

Mar 21, 2004, 06:21 AM	#11
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	sorry i could not be much help.. i think with the 'Use simple file sharing' is enabled, you should be able to share the folder over your network.. and also be able to allow networks users to change any files in the folders.. i can't think of anything to tell you next.. maybe later or others will come up with a better help to you soon..

Mar 21, 2004, 11:07 AM	#13
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	so you cannot share the folder yet.. Can you share the My Documents folder on your LAN?

Mar 21, 2004, 12:43 PM	#15
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	i know this happens in winXP, and i also think there must be a way to do what you wanted, i just dont share files that much any more and never have a chance to find out yet, if i can find some good info i'll let you know..