By default, a workgroup share will allow "everyone" read access to the folder/files. If you don't want that, you have to remove that security group and give only certain users access.
Oh forgot to say that, added a few more bits as well. I don't mean to hijack sharing recommendation topics but if anyone gets desperate try this...
@NoelDP Workgroup most certainly does still exist, winkey+pause/break key and scroll down you'll see it listed.
Last edited by lakecityransom; 05 Jul 2012 at 17:21.
As far as Win7 is concerned, 'Workgroup' is irrelevant,
So long as the network parameters are correct, Win7 will connect to another compuer whatever the 'workgroup' assignment.
Workgroup is an overlay, and has no real existence in modern systems.
Yes, it's still visible, but no - so long as the IP and mask are correct, then the systems will connect, whatever the workgroup assignation.
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