Windows 7: Share with specific people: No other network locations


  1. Posts : 3
    windows 7
       #1

    Windows 7: Share with specific people: No other network locations


    Hi.

    I've read multiple threads over the internet, but it always ends in the same story.

    I have 3 computers (A, B, C), all windows 7 professional. All are part of the same home group.

    I have a memory stick called Drive F:

    I want to share Drive F which is located on Computer C with Computer B. But I don't want Computer A to see it.

    I can easily share with "EVERYONE" and all computers see the drive and can access it.

    When I try to change EVERYONE to Computer B using Advanced Sharing (using the permissions button) by I clicking the "Add" a "group or user name" a box comes up allowing me to select groups or users "From this location" (which you can then try to select a computer). Unfortunately, I only see the computer I'm on (computer A).

    This is where I get stuck every time. I can't figure out how to get Computer C to show other network locations in that box so I can pick Computer B only.

    Ideas hugely appreciated....

    Frank.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    You can't hide the share, the best you can do is restrict access to it. I don't use homegroups, so I don't know if it allows that kind of access restriction. If you decide to use workgroups, I can help you configure your shares so only certain people can access the files/folders.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 3
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hello, thanks for replying!

    We do use a workgroup..... It is MSHOME. (the HOMEGROUP just shares printers, pictures, but no documents).

    Any advice GREATLY appreciated.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #4

    Do all of your users have passwords?
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 3
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Yes indeed. I have full control, all the user accounts, all passwords, etc, and fulll physical access to all machines.

    Frank.
      My Computer


 

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