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Resolved networking question/sharing

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by stan1622, 2011/02/02.

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    stan1622

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    How can I turn on sharing between desktop and laptop...Both computers are recognized on the network...I can only see the public folders of each...Is there a way to make other folders viewable?

    Windows XP on both...
     
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    PeteC

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    Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View - uncheck 'Use simple file sharing'.

    Right click on a drive or folder > Properties > Sharing tab
     
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    stan1622

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    I tried it and i am not showing my laptop(other computer) in the file sharing box...only showing the computer that im on.
     
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    If you designate to share the folder on your computer it should be seen by the laptop.

    If you designate to share a folder on the laptop it should be seen on the main computer.

    Any folder that you designate to be shared will be visible to other computers on the network.

    Just click 'Share this folder' on the Sharing tab - the share name will be that of the folder > Apply

    Then set the Permissions by clicking on the Permissions tab > Apply
     
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    when i click share, i get a box that asks me to choose people to share with..only the owner comes up...not the laptop. other options are guest ...everyone....create new user
    there is no other option to share th efolder im clicking on?
     
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    stan1622

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    pete...i was in error..both machines are running vista...sorry
     
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    thanks that fixed it
     
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    Excellent :)

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