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File sharing doesn't respond

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by jwilliams

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I have XP, and file sharing is on. However, I can't share any files or folders. When I right click on the file/folder that I want to share, then go to sharing and security or properties, it doesn't do anything. Even when I open the folder and then click "share this folder" it still doesn't respond. It did work in the past, but not now.

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by sgt_shultz

that is weird. do you have this installed:
control panel/network connections/local area network properties/file and printer sharing for microsoft networks. are you logged with the same account you used to use when it worked. maybe your current account is not in the administrators group

by lukcad

Dear collegue.
Please, start from "Folder Options" in your explorer.
Select tab "View".
Then uncheck the "Use simple file sharing" from Advanced settings.
After it you can share your folders with permission for users of your net.

by dmiles

To turn Simple File Sharing on or off in Windows XP Professional, follow these steps: 1. Double-click My Computer on the desktop.

2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.

3. Click the View tab, and then select the Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended) check box to turn on Simple File Sharing. (Clear this check box to turn off this feature

Managing levels of access to shares and to files
You can use Simple File Sharing to configure five different levels of access to shares and files:

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