How to share file or drive on network

To share a drive or folder on the network
1. Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the drive
or folder you want to share.
2. Right-click the drive or folder, and then click
Sharing and Security.
• If you are sharing a drive, on the Sharing tab,
click If you understand the risk but still want to
share the root of the drive, click here.
• If you are sharing a folder, go to the next step.
3. Do one of the following:
• If the Share this folder on the network check box
is available, select the check box.
• If the Share this folder on the network check box
is unavailable, this computer is not on a network.
If you would like to set up a home or small office
network, click the Network Setup Wizard link and
follow the instructions to turn on file sharing.
Once file sharing is enabled, begin this procedure
again.
Note
• To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All
Programs , point to Accessories, and then click
Windows Explorer .
• To change the name of your folder on the
network, type a new name for your folder in the
Share name text box. This will not change the
name of the folder on your computer.
• To allow other users to change the files in your
shared folder, select the Allow other users to
change my files check box.
• If you are logged on as a Guest, you cannot
create a shared folder.
• The Sharing option is not available for the
Documents and Settings, Program Files, and
WINDOWS system folders. In addition, you cannot
share folders in other user's profiles
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