About this tag
This tag covers SMB shares on Windows 10 and Windows 11, focusing on how to manage access using local security groups. The content explains that local groups, created via Computer Management, NET.EXE LOCALGROUP, or PowerShell cmdlets, can simplify permissions for folders, printers, and SMB shares by adding users once and granting the group access. A key limitation is that local groups are scoped to a single PC, not across an organization, making them suitable for shared workstations, small office file servers, lab machines, or standalone PCs hosting SMB shares. The tag is relevant for IT administrators and users seeking practical, small-scale file sharing solutions.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 11/10: Create Local Groups for Folder and SMB Access

    Windows 10 and Windows 11 can use a local security group to turn a recurring permissions chore into one change: add a user to the group once, then grant the group access to the folders, printers, or SMB shares it needs. Microsoft’s Local Accounts documentation confirms that Computer Management...