Issue:
XP Home tweaks, fixes, mods

Solution:

Can XP Home join a domain and access the network resources
Can I disable Simple File Sharing
How can I use XP Home to access a domain network
How can I view Security tab without joining a domain or running WinXP Home?
My XP Home Edition does not automatically create any special shared ($) folders.
Can I disable Simple File Sharing

Can XP Home join a domain and access the network resources

You can't join XP Home Edition to a domain. However, you may have two options to access the domain network resources. 1) Logon local machine using a domain user account. 2) create a workgroup to match the domain name and also use the domain user account to logon.

Can I disable Simple File Sharing

You cannot disable simplified sharing in XP Home Edition.

How can I use XP Home to access a domain network

WinXP HE can be included in a workgroup network, but not under a domain controller. However, you can logon XP Home locally and access the resources in a domain network (just like win9x). You do need to create a user account on the domain controller for logon and accessing the resources.

How can I view Security tab without joining a domain or running WinXP Home?

A: If you are not joined to a domain or are running Windows XP Home Edition and want to view the Security tab:

Windows XP Professional: Control Panel>Folder Options>View>Advanced settings, uncheck Use simple file sharing [Recommended].

Windows XP Home Edition: Boot into safe mode, and then log in as Administrator or an Administrative User. The Security tab is available for files or folders that are located on NTFS file system volumes.

How do I create a password for a user on WinXP Home?

My XP Home Edition does not automatically create any special shared ($) folders.
A: Because of security implications, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition does not automatically create the drive letter$, or Admin$ special shared folders.