Using Shared Folders
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Open Computer Management (Local)
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In the console tree, click Shares.
Where?
Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares
3.
On the Action menu, click New File Share.
4.
Follow the steps in Create Shared Folder.
You will be prompted to select a folder or drive, type a new share name and description of the shared resource, and set permissions. After you provide this information, click Finish.
Note
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To open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
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You must be a member of the Administrators or Power Users group to use Shared Folders.
Using Windows Explorer
Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the shared folder or drive to which you want to add a new share name.
If you are logged on to a domain, do the following:
1.
Right-click the shared folder or drive, and then click Sharing and Security.
2.
Click Share this folder.
3.
Set any other options that you want, and then click OK.
If you are not logged on to a domain or if you are running Windows XP Home Edition, do the following:
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Right-click the shared folder or drive, and then click Properties.
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On the Sharing tab, click Share this folder on the network.
3.
Set any other options that you want, and then click OK.