How To Share Folder In Window

If you want to share files on the network probably you want someone in the other end of your network to access the file you saved on your computer, there is a simple way to do this in windows it does not take more than 1 minute of your time to set that up. When you are done with it anyone on your network —that you are sharing the same server with — will be able to access the file you purposely shared on the network resources.

Here are some simple steps to help you do just that
  • Create a folder in any desired location of your computer and name it "Shared"(use My Document  to look more organized).
  • Right click on that folder, in the screen option, Click on "Share and Security..." option, a dialog box appears.


  • In the dialog box you will see two check box (Make this folder private and Share this folder on the network) leave the first option, check on the second option that reads "Share this folder on the network" doing this will activate the next option(Allow network users to change my files) 
  •  Share name is the name that will appear on the folder when shared, you can leave the name or set your desired name 
  • Click on to finish, now the folder shows that it has been shared by displaying hand under it like in the image bellow.

  

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