Computer Files » sharing http://www.computer-files.com Everything you need to know about computer files Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:51:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Sharing files on a network http://www.computer-files.com/sharing-files-on-a-network.html http://www.computer-files.com/sharing-files-on-a-network.html#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:34:40 +0000 Computer Expert http://www.computer-files.com/2008/01/25/sharing-files-on-a-network/

What is file sharing?

File-sharing is the activity of making files available to other users over the network. File-sharing allows the computer users from the network to use the same files (to read, view, write or modify, copy, or print them).

What is file sharing good for?

Commonly performed on computer networks, the File sharing is an easy and quick way to transmit data.

How to Share Files on a network?

Do you want to share some of your files across a local network? Either you want to share individual files, an entire folder or even an entire Windows device you will have to follow the next steps; it is simple like ABC’s and will take you less than one minute.

1.    The first thing you have to do is to ensure that Windows XP Simple File Sharing is enabled. (see How to Enable/Disable Simple File Sharing in Windows XP)

2.    Open Windows Explorer (or My Computer), locate the file, folder or drive folder you want to share and select it – click once on its icon Note: Microsoft Windows does not allow for a single file to be shared, it must be the directory or drive that the file is within.

3.    Choose “Share this Folder” option from the File menu or right-click on the specific folder and choose the "Sharing and Security…" option. A new Properties window will be displayed.

Note: If this option did not appear on the menu, ensure that a valid file or folder was selected in the previous step.

4.    In the Network tab, click the Share This Folder option in order to enable sharing of this resource.

Note: this allows all other computers on the local network only to access the file, but not to modify them. If you want to give others permission to modify these files, check the "Allow Network Users to Change My Files" box.

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What is Simple File Sharing?

Simple File Sharing (SFS) is a feature introduced in Microsoft Windows XP which removes some file sharing security options available in other versions of Windows.

What is Simple File Sharing good for?

The most important reason Simple File Sharing is used for, is because it helps Windows XP administrators quickly set up folder shares. When this option is enabled on a computer, the users that remotely access that computer’s shares will not be prompted for a password.

How to Enable / Disable Simple File Sharing?

In Windows XP Home Edition, Simple File Sharing is always enabled and cannot be disabled. For simple file sharing in Windows XP Professional there are a few steps you need to follow:

1.    In My Computer open the Tools menu and choose the "Folder Options…"

2.    In the View tab locate the "Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended)" checkbox in the list of Advanced Settings. To enable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is checked. To disable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is not checked.

3.    Click OK to close the Folder Options window. The settings for Simple File Sharing are now updated; no computer reboot is required .

Note: The Simple File Sharing checkbox should be at or near the bottom of the Advanced Settings list in the My Computer Folder Options.

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