Another user accessing a different drive
Another user accessing a different drive
I have family members who frequently use my PC, often monitoring it for privacy. I’m considering creating two accounts but don’t want them accessing my SSD and HDD directly. I’m thinking about installing Windows 10 on the third hard drive instead, though I’m hesitant to spend time setting it up. There are reasons I chose an SSD even though it’s costly. My main question is: can I link a second user to my third hard drive when the system boots from the SSD?
You can limit their entry by assigning specific permissions. For your D drive, unless you save files there, they must be able to run; otherwise, you can fully block them. Attempting to restrict access to the system drive will cause frustration, but it is possible to control folders you've made on the C drive just as you would with the default areas like Users or Program Files. Avoid targeting standard locations such as AppData—they require system drive access. You can relocate their home folders elsewhere if storage is a concern or implement "Quotas." However, the AppData folder remains accessible, so they’ll still need the system drive. To adjust permissions, open the drive’s properties, go to Security, edit the name in the third box, and confirm it changes to COMPUTERNAME\USERNAME. After saving, set the desired access levels—deny means full block. Remember, the system enforces the strictest setting; if they belong to a group, the most restrictive rule applies. For storage limits, use the "Properties" option in DRIVES and adjust cautiously, as over-restriction can hinder future changes. I haven’t handled quotas personally, so consider searching for a tutorial video if needed.