How to view the security tab in Windows XP Pro



Guide Overview

If you have Windows XP Pro configured in a Workgroup, you will not be able to see the security tab in a file or folder's properties. This guide will explain how to enable this feature.


Instructions
  1. Click on the Start button and then click on the Run option.

  2. Type C:\ in the Open: field and press enter. (Opening any folder is fine for this step)

  3. When the C:\ folder opens, click on the Tools menu and then select Folder Options.

  4. Click on the View tab.

  5. Under Advanced Settings scroll down to the end and uncheck Use simple file sharing (Recommended).

  6. Press the Apply button and then the OK button.
You will now be able to see the Security tab in a folder or file's properties.