Basic question about file level permissions in Windows XP...I have a workgroup and I want to set file-level permissions but the Security tab does not show up when I right click on a file/folder/etc. The dirve is NTFS. Do I have to have a domain in order for the Security tab to show up??? I've looked high and low for the "show Security tab" option, but I can'find it!Alex

Hi Alex, Please understand that this Forum deal mainly with the issue related to Windows Vista Operating System. Regarding the Windows XP related issues, I suggest submitting them to Windows XP Newsgroup. The support professionals there are better qualified to assist you. For you convenience, I've listed the website of Windows Server XP Newsgroup: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/newsgroups/dgbrowser/en-us/default.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.general Additionally, I performed some researches regarding this issue and found that you can disable Simple File Sharing to display the Security tab. For more information, refer to the following KB article: How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874 Hope it helps.

Hi AlexAs you have posted something already try these stepsIs it XP pro or XP Home Edition?If its XP Pro1.Click on Start2.Select RUN3.Type CONTROL FOLDERS and hit enter4.Now in the Folder options window that comes up Select VIEW tab4.Scroll Down and Uncheck Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended)5.Click Apply and then OKNow Proceed to that folder and Right Click that and select Properties and Now you will have the security Tab.Click Add and add the user you need and assign permissionsIf its XP HOMEThe well practiced and suggested method is to restart the computerGet into safe mode (tap F8 till you get Boot options before boot screen and selct Safe mode ...thats the usual method)Then check the properties of that folder you should see that option thereLet me know if this is not working there are other methods too..