Trying to network two PC's running Vista via ethernet LAN - a HTPC downstairs via switch & modem/router to a PC upstairs. I have both of them on the same workgroup and both PC's are showing up under "Network". I want to allow access to a single directory on the HTPC for the PC (I only have one administrator profile set up on the PC). The only way I have been able to do this is by allowing "co-ownership" of the directory with "everyone" under the sharing options for that directory... doesn't seem the most secure way to do this? Is there some way I can tell it to only allow my user profile on the PC? I've tried and under "users" when I try to share on the HTPC there is no way to select a user on the PC... Advice appreciated! Thanks!

Right click the folder you'd like to share. Choose 'properties' then 'securtiy'. Then 'sharing', then 'advanced sharing'. Check the box that say's "share this folder". Now only someone who has a User Name and Password on the PC that is sharing the folder can access the folder on the network. (Even though others will be able to see the shared folder on the network they will not be able to access it.)

Hi SenojNW, You can refer to the following article for more information regarding file sharing in Windows Vista File and Printer Sharing in Windows Vista http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx Hope it helps.