No Security Tab being displayed

[golflover]

When I check the properties of a folder on my XP Pro system, I can't get the Security tab so I can change access to various users to be displayed. I have unchecked "Use simple file sharing" under folder options and that didn't fix it. Any ideas?

 

[bcastner]

Are you a member of a workgroup or domain?
Are there other users defined?

To do anything good with the security tab you should convert the drive to NTFS.

 

[vickero007]

I agree with bcastner's call on NTFS since FAT/FAT32 doesn't have security. Check what file system you are using by right-clicking your hard-drive and choosing properties.

-Volkoff007

 

[FROGGYJ]

Just as something to add...if you find its FAT32 and you wish to convert to NTFS...then type the following in a command prompt (start > run > cmd)

C:\> CONVERT C: /fs:ntfs


You won't lose any information and this will take effect upon your next reboot.



A+,N+,CST,CNCT

 

[linney]

Has it been removed via Group Policy under User Configuration/ Administrative Templates/ Windows Explorer?

Or even this old trick.

193826 - How to Hide the Security Tab

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;193826&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Is it available in Safe Mode?

 

[golflover]

That was the one thing I missed was the file system, thanks for all the help. Nice tip Linney on how to get rid of the Security tab.