Confirming Necessary Components for File Sharing (Windows XP)

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Follow the procedure below to check whether or not the components required for setting up the shared folder are installed in your computer.

  1. Open the [Local Area Connection] dialog box.
  • 1. On the [Start] menu, right-click [My Network Places]. Select [Properties].
  • 2. Right-click [Local Area Connection]. Select [Properties].
  1. Check whether or not the network components required for file sharing are installed.

Make sure that all the check boxes below are selected. If any of the boxes are not selected, select them.

  • [Client for Microsoft Networks]
  • [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks]
  • [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]

  • If any component is not installed, follow the procedures below to install it.
  • Click [Install...] to open the [Select Network Component Type] dialog box.
  • If [Client for Microsoft Networks] is not installed, select [Client], and then click [Add...].
  • If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is not installed, select [Service], and then click [Add...].
  • If [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] is not installed, select [Protocol], and then click [Add...].
  • Select the component you want to install, and then click [OK].
  • If [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] is not installed, you need to set an IP address for your computer. For details, ask your network administrator.
  1. Click [OK] repeatedly to close all the dialog boxes.
  1. Restart your computer, if required.

Proceed to "Setting Shared Folder."