Windows 7 how do i locally protect a folder but allow network access

Step 1: Sharing Folder X on PC1​

1. Share Folder X:
   • Log in to PC1 as user A (Admin).
   • Right-click on Folder X to be shared, select "Properties," and go to the "Sharing" tab.
   • Click on "Share" and choose the user C (admin) from PC2 to share the folder with. Provide appropriate permissions to the user C for that folder.

     Step 2: Setting Up User Permissions​

   []Update User Permissions:
   • On PC1, go to the folder properties and set the appropriate permissions for users:
     • User A (Admin): Full Control
     • User B (Standard User): No access
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   • ]Since you want user C on PC2 to have access, ensure user C has appropriate permissions.

     Step 3: Network Access Control​

   []Control Access via Network:
   • Ensure that PC1 and PC2 are on the same LAN.
   • If needed, adjust network sharing settings to allow users A and C to access shared folders on PC1.

     Step 4: Accessing Folder X​

   []Access the Shared Folder:
   • On PC1, user A and C should now be able to access Folder X with the specified permissions.
   • User B should not have access to Folder X.

     Additional Considerations:​

     • Firewall Settings: Ensure that network sharing is allowed through the firewall on both PCs.
     • User Authentication: Make sure that user credentials are correctly entered when accessing shared folders.
     • Permissions Consistency: Check that user permissions are consistent across both PCs to prevent any access issues.
     By following these steps, you can configure Folder X to be accessible to users A and C while restricting access for user B across PCs on the same LAN.