Thanks
I did set the new share and it works properly. Also made the mistake of
thinking that EVERYONE is not the same as \\servername\users. Responses like
yours is what makes this such a great forum. Thanks again

"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com> wrote in message
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> Just click the "New Share" button, then specify a suitable
> share name that does not end in "$".
>
> Changing the drive letter has nothing to do with file
> sharing.
>
> Shares are always linked to folders, never to drives.
> Nothing illogical here!
>
>
> "Carl Stockwell" <cvs1297parkave@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:OcLmEpLDGHA.3064@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Thanks for the quick answer. Next qusetion is how do I remove the $ in
the
> > share name. I use the Change Drive Letter utility to assign a common
drive
> > but the $ is embedded in the process. How do I get rid of it. On that
same
> > subject, when I go to properties and select the Sharing tab, why does it
> > refer to "Share this folder" and not drive. Very illogical
> >
> > "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com> wrote in message
> > news:udV5zjLDGHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > >
> > > "Carl Stockwell" <cvs1297parkave@optonline.net> wrote in message
> > > news:eecG6aJDGHA.1088@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > We have a small network of 8 machines, all running xp-pro. I
recently
> > > added
> > > > a new 300GB drive (NTFS). I added a folder and have set this folder
to
> > be
> > > > shared among the network. In Performance& Maintainance/Computer
> > > > Management/Disk Management I can see the new volume. When I right
> click
> > > and
> > > > go to properties everything indicates this device is working
properly.
> > The
> > > > sharing tab is checked to share the folder as M$. When I go to any
of
> > the
> > > > other workstations. I cannot see this drive. I have restarted the
> > "server"
> > > > machine with no change in access. When I go to a station and click
> > > > run/browse/ and navigate to machine, the new drive/folder doesn't
show
> > up.
> > > I
> > > > have never had this problem before. Any suggestions?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > Shares whose names end on "$" are invisible.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>