Lotus 0 Posted December 13, 2001 Is it possible to add password protection to files on the server itself, and not allow other accounts to access such files. NOT on a public drive by the way. Can I achieve this by using the NTFS partition format? I was told it was possible. If there is any confusion; Say I have some secure documents in c:\docs. Is there a way to right click it and set it up so only an admin can access that directory? Any help would be great! My employer needs to know this asap. Share this post Link to post
clutch 1 Posted December 13, 2001 Yes, you can. Try it. I am assuming that the hosting server and all workstations are in the same workgroup/domain. You can also explicitly deny access to people and groups just as easily as you can grant access to whatever files and folders you like. This is how you share a folder (I generally set mine to "everyone" and let NTFS do all the work): http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q301198 And here is a break down of setting up NTFS permissions (simplistic overview, but it works): http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q301195 HTH Share this post Link to post
Lotus 0 Posted December 13, 2001 I was hoping I could! So even if the restricted user is on the server itself, as long as he is on a restricted account I can set what he can see and use and what he can't?! I tell you, I have visited a lot of forums and this one always has me coming back. You guys are fast and know what your talking about. I appreciate your effort! Share this post Link to post
clutch 1 Posted December 13, 2001 Correct. However, why is the restricted user logging on locally anyway? Is this person a server admin? If so, an admin can reset permissions on NTFS even if he/she is locked out. Share this post Link to post