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May 03, 2001 12:00 AM

Under Windows XP in a workgroup, why don't I see the Security tab for a file/folder?

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A. To view the Security tab for a file or folder in XP, hold down the Ctrl key while right-clicking the file or folder, and select Properties. If you are in a domain instead of a workgroup, this approach is unnecessary.

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  • Nicholas
    4 years ago
    Mar 28, 2008

    You do not have NTFS disks open a command prompt and enter this command
    convert driveletter:/FS:NTFS.

  • Kasinathan
    8 years ago
    May 22, 2004

    In Windows XP, Goto windows explorer -> Tools -> Folder option -> uncheck the Use Simple File Sharing. I think thats will solve the problem.

  • Greg Fischer
    9 years ago
    Nov 06, 2003

    I have XP Professional at work joined to a domain and I still had to use the Ctrl key to view the Security tab.

  • alex
    9 years ago
    Oct 28, 2003

    tried it , didn't work , yes i'm in a workgroup , xp pro corp

  • XPGuy
    9 years ago
    Aug 22, 2003

    Actually if you go to the Tools-->Folder Options-->View
    And uncheck Simple File sharing, then you won't have to hold the control key at all.
    That's what MS has on thier site.
    Cheers!

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