Can I grant shared permissions to a single user from a different comp


  1. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
       #1

    Can I grant shared permissions to a single user from a different comp


    Hello,

    So I have just been setting up my new rig and, for several reasons, I was wanting to allow my desktop complete access to my laptop. However, I live in a very friendly household and my computer is in the main area. I allow other people to use the guest account on it all the time, but keep my own account with a password.

    We also have many other computers on the same homegroup.

    I was wanting to allow just my account on my desktop complete access to some (or prefferably all) files on my laptop.

    I tried going Local Disk (C:) Properties >> Sharing tab >> Advanced Sharing button >> 'Share this folder' checkbox >> Permissions button >> Add button

    However when i had entered this I could not get my laptop to access any other locations that itself. It was there that I got stuck.

    Is it possible to do what I am trying to do?

    Cheers,
    David
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  2. Posts : 117
    Windows 7 profesional
       #2

    Hello DGEccles,
    Welcome to SevenForums. What you are trying to do is possible. What you have to do is pick a folder (or directory) that you want to share. In your case, this would be the C:\ drive. However, sharing your C:\ drive across the network, is very risky for many reasons. So I would not recommend this. So, lets get started. First, on your laptop, what you need to do is pick a folder you want to share. This can be your documents folder, another folder, or the C:\ drive. Next, right click the folder you want to share and click PROPERTIES. Next, navigate to the sharing tab and click on advanced sharing. Check the box that says "Share this folder". Next, click on permissions and MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ACCOUNT ON THE LAPTOP HAS FULL PERMISSION. After this, you want to click Apply and close out of all dialog boxes. Now, we move to your desktop. On your desktop, open up Windows Explorer. Navigate to Network on the left-hand side. After that click on your laptop's icon. After that a window will open asking you for credentials. INPUT THE CREDENTIALS THAT YOU SET TO HAVE FULL PERMISSION ON THE LAPTOP. After that you should see all the shared folders on the laptop including the one that you set up.

    I hope this helps. (Sorry if this isn't clear I typed this fast so if you need me to re-explain it I will)
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  3. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #3

    DGEccles said:
    Hello,

    So I have just been setting up my new rig and, for several reasons, I was wanting to allow my desktop complete access to my laptop. However, I live in a very friendly household and my computer is in the main area. I allow other people to use the guest account on it all the time, but keep my own account with a password.

    We also have many other computers on the same homegroup.

    I was wanting to allow just my account on my desktop complete access to some (or prefferably all) files on my laptop.

    I tried going Local Disk (C:) Properties >> Sharing tab >> Advanced Sharing button >> 'Share this folder' checkbox >> Permissions button >> Add button

    However when i had entered this I could not get my laptop to access any other locations that itself. It was there that I got stuck.

    Is it possible to do what I am trying to do?

    Cheers,
    David
    This can be done but you first need to add a standard User account to your machine using the name of the person you intend to share with individually. It needs to be the same name they are using for their machine that is already a part of the local network.

    The tutorial below explains where this particular User name will show up in order for you to choose them from the list. Just skip down to the part about sharing with specific people. :)

    Share Libraries or Folders Using Advanced Sharing | 7 Tutorials
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