Computer Management Commands Are Not Available with Simple File Sharing Enabled (303248)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q303248 SYMPTOMS
In the Computer Management and Shared Folders consoles, the New File Share command is unavailable when you right-click the Shares icon in the left-side pane. Also, if you right-click any listed share, the Properties command is missing.
CAUSE
The Simple File Sharing user interface is enabled.
RESOLUTION
The Simple File Sharing interface is disabled on a Windows XP Professional computer that is joined to a domain. To enable these commands on stand-alone computers that are running Windows XP Professional, you must disable the Simple File Sharing interface:
- Click Start, click All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
- In Windows Explorer, click Folder Options on the Tools menu.
- Click the View tab, click to clear the Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended) check box, and then click OK.
NOTE: The Simple File Sharing interface cannot be disabled in Windows XP Home Edition.
STATUSThis behavior is by design.MORE INFORMATION
On Windows XP Professional computers with Simple File Sharing enabled and Windows XP Home Edition computers, the Shared Folders (Fsmgmt.msc) and Computer Management (Compmgmt.msc) tools reflect a simpler sharing and security user interface.
In Windows XP Home Edition, the Computer Management snap-in does not display the "Local Users and Groups" node. The Local Users and Groups snap-in cannot be added to a custom MMC. This is a limitation of Windows XP Home Edition, not a result of Simple File Sharing.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 1/31/2002 |
|---|
| Keywords: | kbprb kbui KB303248 |
|---|
|