Strange Blank Users in FIle Sharing?

Question

Does anyone know why I have 2 completely blank users in my file sharing when I click on Options? I was looking over the threads here and didn't see anything similar, but that doesn't mean I didn't miss something when I was searching.
Thanks in advance,
Greg

Answer 1

Here's what I would do. Remove all those shared folders, but leave "File Sharing" turned on. If you want other people to have access to your Public folder, leave Public in that shared list - otherwise, feel free to remove it.
Now, you will only be able to access the computer using what I would call "normal" shares. This means that, if you are an authorized user of the computer, you can connect from another networked computer (using the Finder sidebar in 10.5, or the Network in 10.4 or earlier), but you will have to enter your login name and password. Once you've done that, you have access to your entire home folder - including docs, music, etc. Additionally, if you're an administrator user (ie, if you're set to "Admin" in System Preference - if you're the only user there, you will be), you will have access to the whole hard drive.
Nobody else will have any network access to your computer with this configuration, but keep that password safe and secure. And, of course, be aware of physical security - don't leave your computer unattended (use the "require password when waking from sleep or screensaver" in Security is a good thing to do).
Matt