ext hdd access problem

[j.o.s.h.1408]

Hi i have a ext enclosure hdd where i have installed a seagate PATA 160gb hdd formated has a NTFS.

my problem is that when i create a new folder or copy a folder from my main pc, my laptop cannot connect to that same folder when i connect the ext hdd via usb into my laptop.It says that the folder is not accesible, Access is denied. it happenes vice versa also when i make or move a folder from my laptop and try o access it on a different pc.

is it because its formated to an NTFS? is there a hidden settings to alow access to the folder by any pc thats connected to the hdd?

[peterb]

Almost certainly an ownership/access permissions issue. Change the access permissions on the folders on the external hard drive so that everyone can do anything.

[j.o.s.h.1408]

umm how i can i do that? i went into properites and then the into the sharing tab and the only options it gives me is if i want to share the folder in a network

[peterb]

Which OS? You need the security tab for the folder.

[ikonia]

sharing is not the permissions for local disk

you need your local user on the PC to take ownership or grant "everyone" access.