Sharing activation lets you share a variety of data stored on hard drives and external drives. This method is widely used in enterprises, because allows you to quickly access the information you need.
Necessary
- - administrator account;
- - guest account.
Instructions
Step 1
There are two main types of public resources. In the first case, users can only read files, and in the second, they can change their content and add new documents. Turn on your computer. Wait for the operating system to load.
Step 2
Open the My Computer menu. Select the folder you want to share. Click on its icon with the right mouse button and wait for the drop-down menu to appear. Hover over the Sharing box.
Step 3
If you've set up workgroups within your local network, select the Homegroup (Read / Write) box. In the event that you want to open access to certain clients, select "Specific users".
Step 4
Now leave the menu that appears for a while. Open Control Panel and select User Accounts. Go to the "Create Account" menu.
Step 5
Enter a name for the new account. Check the box next to "General access". Click the "Create Account" button. Be sure to set a password to access this account.
Step 6
Now go back to the sharing settings menu. Enter the name of the account you just created in the field that appears. Click the Add button. Highlight this account in the bottom menu and click the "Share" button.
Step 7
When connecting from another device to your computer, an authorization form will appear. Enter the name of the account you are sharing with. Please enter the correct password. Check the Save Login Options checkboxes.
Step 8
Be sure to check your firewall settings. The first time you try to connect to a public folder, a system warning may appear. Allow this connection by highlighting the "Remember action" item.
