Secure shared directories on a Windows 8.1 local network.
Secure shared directories on a Windows 8.1 local network.
Hey there, I see you're facing a common issue with Windows 8.1 Pro. You want to set read and write restrictions on a shared folder used by multiple machines, but when trying to configure permissions through Sharing-advance sharing, you only see local users listed. It sounds like the mapped drive isn't being properly recognized or the access controls aren't applying as expected. Let's explore possible fixes.
Set up local accounts on the host machine, assign varied access rights, and provide login details for each user accordingly.