Thread: Permission to make changes to xml in folder

Originally Posted by micky

Hello people
I need to know how can i set permissions on a website in my localhost, so that i can make changes(through code) to xml in that folder or in its sub folder!!

Win Xp Pro

Micky

The account that is authenticated would need read/write permissions on that directory.

Originally Posted by micky

How that can be done J?

First, you must ensure simplified file sharing is disabled: How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP

Then, determine if you're using Windows Authentication or Anonymous Authentication.

Next, Right-Click the folder you wish to set these permissions on and then click Sharing & Security. Then select the Security tab.

If using Windows Authentication, you will need to add each user (or group) to the list. Otherwise, add the IUSR_machinename account.

Finally, select the desired permissions and apply.

Originally Posted by micky

wow, this really is a tough procedure and now i think i shudnt mess

i thought may be i can just do something in IIS and get it done.

Actually, it's pretty simple. By default, Windows XP uses Simplified File Sharing, a feature that I find very annoying. Once this is disabled per the instructions in the link above, all you have to do is get to the folder's security tab and add the user(s) you want and then give them Read and & Write permissions. Then you'll be all set

Originally Posted by micky

ok, i did that and now i cant see the files in that folder
i must have done something wrong, or may b selected wrong user.

can i undo what i did??

How are you trying to view the files in the folder? Are you physically trying to open the folder or are you doing it through your web app?

Can you take a screen shot of the folder's security tab and post it here?