shared access

About this tag
The shared access tag on WindowsForum.com covers topics related to setting up and troubleshooting file and folder sharing on Windows systems. Discussions include configuring share permissions versus NTFS permissions, sharing program files across multiple Windows installations, and resolving issues like slow file sharing, firewall blocks, and stop errors when accessing shared network resources. Users also seek help with NAS device connectivity, shared folders in virtual machines, and managing user accounts for shared access. The tag reflects common challenges in Windows networking and permissions management.
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    Difference between permissions of the tab "share permissions" and "protection".

    Are there differences in setting permissions on the two different tabs? Which is more correct to use?

  2. Windows 8 Share program files across multiple installations of Windows 8?

    I'm wondering if it's possible to do the following: I have Windows 8 installed on my SSD. I also have Windows 8 installed on my HDD. Is it possible to install programs on only one of the instances of Windows 8 and access those programs from both instances of Windows 8? I was hoping to install...
    • mckenziepiping
    • Thread
    • file sharing hdd multi-boot multiple installations program files shared access software installation ssd system setup windows 8
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software

  3. Windows 8 Still fighting the firewall.

    Hi I'm still trying to get the firewall service to start. I did all of the things listed below, including the automatic, and manual fix..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This firewall issue is commonly found on vista and...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • base filtering engine critical services error eset tool firewall malware network security permissions registry service recovery service start shared access troubleshooting uac prompts windows 7 windows 8 windows defender windows update windows vista
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. "0x00000027" Stop error when you try to access a shared network resource in Windows Server 2008 R2 o

    Fixes a "0x00000027" Stop error that occurs when you access a shared network resource in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7. More...
    • News
    • Thread
    • error microsoft support network resource shared access stop error troubleshooting windows 2008 r2 windows server
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  5. Windows 7 Incredibly slow file sharing, all other networking fine

    This is a weird one... I have W7 x64 Ultimate on 10.10.10.2, connected via a switch to 10.10.10.1, my internet gateway running XP x32 SP3 (etc etc). Both machines are in the same workgroup, etc, and the private connection has NO firewalling at either end. I have uninstalled connection strangling...
    • PCPete
    • Thread
    • cabling connection issues data transfer event log file sharing firewall internet speed ipv4 local network network network settings private network rdp shared access transfer speed troubleshooting windows 7 workgroup
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 NAS Device problem

    Ok I am just about going out of my mind with this one. I have a DNS 323 NAS device connected directly to my laptop with static IP's and a crossover cable (removed it from my network for troubleshooting simplicity). I am running Windows 7 Pro. I can access the web interface of this device, ping...
    • rrcole
    • Thread
    • connectivity crossover cable dns 323 file access firewall firmware home network mapped drives nas network network sharing safe mode shared access static ip storage system error tech support troubleshooting windows 7 xp mode
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking

  7. Windows 7 Virtual Machines, Part Two: Snapshots, guest additions, and shared folders

    Now that you've gotten either Windows or Ubuntu - or both - installed in VirtualBox it's time to go further. This article - the second in the series on virtual machines - will teach you how to restoring virtual machines, integrate your mouse (and other guest additions), and even how to create...
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • guest additions instructional integration operating system permanent shared restoration shared access shared folders snapshot software configuration step by step tech tips temporary shared ubuntu virtual machine virtualbox virtualization windows windows forum
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Virtualization

  8. Windows 7 Remove user from login screen

    Hello, I have created a useraccount via CONTROL USERPASSWORDS2 in windows 7 called SharedAccess, this will be for anyone attempting to login to my machine to try and view files etc etc. I have given it a standard User Account, however i want to remove the user from the login screen so i don't...
    • Steveiwonder
    • Thread
    • control panel multi-user security settings shared access user management windows 7 windows settings
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support