You can access files over the network on computers running Microsoft Windows XP in a matter of seconds. To do this, files intended for other users must be grouped into a separate folder. Then, in the properties of the folder, check the box next to "Share this folder". Then follow the instructions for setting up, in fact, access.
Necessary
configured local network
Instructions
Step 1
Enable guest access, as the guest account is disabled by default in Windows XP. Click the "Start" button, select "Run" in it, enter the command "lusrmgr.msc" (without quotes). The Local Users and Groups snap-in opens. In the left part of the window, select the "Users" item; in the right part of the window, all user accounts created on this computer will be displayed. Select the guest account, right-click and in the account properties that appear, uncheck the box next to the "Disable account" item.
Step 2
If you want to differentiate access for different network users, create a new user account by right-clicking on the right side of the window. A different password will be used for each user. Provide each user with an account name and password.
Step 3
Select the folder with the left mouse button that you plan to open for public access. Right click on this folder. In the menu that appears, select the line "Sharing and Security". A form with folder properties will open. Select the "Access" tab. Check the box next to Share this folder. At the same time, the name of your folder should appear in the "Share name" field, you can change it. If you want to allow other users to edit the data in this folder, check the box next to "Allow changing files over the network."
Step 4
Click the Permissions button, delete the Everyone group, and add the names of the users you allow to have access to the share. Each of these users can be allowed to either only read data from a shared folder, or both read and write data in that folder.
Step 5
If there are a large number of users on the network, and you want to allow access to a shared resource for a certain part of them, it is advisable to create one account for all in the Permissions group and provide each of them with the name of this account and the password.
