File Sharing without Access Restriction (Windows XP)

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If you are using Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition, use simple file sharing to set up the shared folders without access control.


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  • If you are using Windows XP Professional and simple file sharing is disabled, follow the procedures below to enable it.
  • On the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then select [Folder Options] to open the [Folder Options] dialog box.
  • Select the [View] tab.
  • Under [Advanced settings], select the [Use simple file sharing (Recommended)] check box.
  • Click [OK] to close the [Folder Options] dialog box.
  1. Create a new shared folder in any drive.

It is recommended to create the folder in a place where users can find it easily, such as the first level in C drive.

Ex.: C:\share

  1. Right-click the created folder.
  1. Select [Sharing and Security...] to open the [<Folder name> Properties] dialog box.

  1. Click [If you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here.].

  • This message is only displayed the first time you open the dialog box. If you are opening the dialog box for the second or subsequent time, proceed to Step 6.
  1. In the [Enable File Sharing] dialog box, select the [Just enable file sharing] check box, and then click [OK].

  1. Select the [Share this folder on the network] and [Allow network users to change my files] check boxes.

  1. Click [OK] to close the [<Folder name> Properties] dialog box.

Proceed to "Settings from the Machine (File Sharing)."