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TCP/IP Home Networking
and File Sharing
Tutorial
Create a
network share with
Windows XP Home or
Pro Edition
'Simple File Sharing'
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zoom)
What is a network share?
A network share is a logical way for other
computers to access portions of your hard drive. Other computers see
the share on the network and can load and save data files just like
a local hard drive. Remember, a network share just represents shared
hard drive space - not shared programs. If a program was installed
on computer A, you can't normally run it on computer B unless it
gets installed there too.
Share a folder or the whole hard
drive?
Many people turn their entire hard drive into
a network share. I consider this fairly unwise - especially if you
have a wireless (802.11b) network. Wireless networking is vulnerable
to hackers. With only a few folders shared, only those folders can
be easily attacked.
I always suggest creating a folder on your
hard drive called 'shared' and sharing that. In this way, you will
never have to wonder what files are shared and what files are not.
Create The Network Share
Create a folder on your
hard drive and name it SHARE. Next, right click
the new folder and select "Sharing and Security...".
You should see a display like this.
Be sure both 'Share this folder on the
network' is checked. To make this share READ ONLY, uncheck
the second checkbox.
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If you see this
Click the second link "If you
understand the security risks but want to
share....."
When you see this, select "Just
Enable File Sharing"
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