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Enabling File Sharing
After following the preparation instructions, do the following.
1. Double-click on your My Computer icon. A window of available disk drives will appear.
2. Using your right mouse button, click once on the drive or folder that you want to make available to other users.
3. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab. Click on Share As.
4. In the Share Name box, enter a name for the drive or folder you are sharing, (eg: C-Drive, CD-ROM, Leela, etc.).
5. Next, decide on the type of access that you want to give other users.
Read-Only access lets other users view the files on your PC
Full access lets users create, change, or delete files on your PC
Depends on Password lets users have Read- Only and/or Full access, depending on the password that you decide to give them.
6. Use your mouse to select the type of file sharing access that you want other users to have. If you want to assign access password(s), type them into the Password box(es).
7. When you're done, click on the Apply button, followed by OK.
Your drive(s) or folder(s) can now be accessed by other users whenever they click on their Windows Network Neighborhood icons. If a user tries to access one of your drives or folders that's password-protected, he or she will be asked for the appropriate Read-Only or Full access password.
How To Share Printers
1. Double-click on your My Computer icon. Click on the Printers folder. A window of available printers will appear.
2. Using your right mouse button, click once on the printer that you want to share with other users.
3. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab. Click on Share As.
4. In the Share Name box, give a name to the printer you're about to share (Jack's HP4, for example).
5. If you want to assign a password to the printer so only certain users can access it, type a password in the Password box.
6. When you're done, click on the Apply button, followed by OK. Your printer(s) are now shared.
When you're finished, restart your PC, log into your network, and double-click on Network Neighborhood. You should be able to see the other computers on your network. The installation is complete.
Note: Not all printers may be shared on the network or you may require special instructions. Refer to your printer’s user guide or contact the manufacturer.
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