Windows 10: Restrict access to a drive

Discus and support Restrict access to a drive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi all, My PC use to be solely mine, and now others will be able to use it soon, in preparation for that, I am trying to restrict access to a certain... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Tman3000, Feb 24, 2020.

  1. Tman3000 Win User

    Restrict access to a drive


    Hi all,


    My PC use to be solely mine, and now others will be able to use it soon, in preparation for that, I am trying to restrict access to a certain drive so that i can only access it! I have tried a google search and nothing came up for anything remotely close without encrypting, i was wondering if there was a way around like setting permissions Tried, no success, might be due to the users having microsoft accounts. If anyone is able to help that would be much appreciated.


    Thanks

    :)
     
    Tman3000, Feb 24, 2020
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    Unable to set restriction for local user in Windows 10

    Hi,



    I realized your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.


    • How did you noticed that user is still able to access the drive?

    • Did you log into the local user account and check the permission?
    I suggest you to follow the steps below to restrict the user.

    • In File Explorer, right click on the drive which you want to restrict.
    • Click Properties.
    • Click the Security tab.
    • Click on Edit to change the permissions.
    • Uncheck all the permission for system.
    • Click OK and make sure the change is applied to all subfolders and files.


    Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

    Thanks and regards.
     
    Arun B J, Feb 24, 2020
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  3. Restrict Network Drive Access to User

    Hi Beach,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if there network discovery option is enabled on the computer.



    To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

    • When you say that "kids have a local account", is the child account configured as standard user account on the computer?


    I suggest you to follow the steps below to hide the network discovery of the computer in the shared network.

    1. Click on Search bar.

    2. Type "HomeGroup" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

    3. Then click on Change Advanced sharing settings.

    4. Expand Private.

    5. Turn off network discovery.

    5. Expand Guest or Public.

    6. Then turn off network discovery
    option.

    7. Click on Save changes button.

    Please get back to us with an update on issue with restricting network drives to the child account, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Feb 24, 2020
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  4. DTG1 Win User

    Restrict access to a drive

    Cannot access shared network drive


    Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


    If this helps.
    step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
    step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
    step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
    step 3a remove Everyone from list
    step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
    step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.
     
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