Previously I wrote about finding shared resources and files on your local network using SoftPerfect Network Scanner. In this post I am going to write about how to properly share files on local network.
Unlike Windows XP where you could easily share a file just by going to its properties and checking the Share Folder option, in Windows 7 you’ll have to make sure that Everyone has Read access on the folder. Otherwise you’ll encounter permission problems like below.
First of all you’ll have to make sure that you have turned on network discovery and file sharing from advanced sharing option for whatever profile you may uning for your network.
Now your folder is shared, and accessible to everyone on your local network.
Unlike Windows XP where you could easily share a file just by going to its properties and checking the Share Folder option, in Windows 7 you’ll have to make sure that Everyone has Read access on the folder. Otherwise you’ll encounter permission problems like below.
First of all you’ll have to make sure that you have turned on network discovery and file sharing from advanced sharing option for whatever profile you may uning for your network.
- Go to the properties of the folder you want to share by right clicking on the folder and selecting properties.
- Then go to Sharing Tab and then click on Advanced Sharing. Check on the option of Share this folder.
- Now go back and select Security tab on the folder properties.
- Click on Edit and the select Add.
- In the opened window type “Everyone” in the box as in the below image and then click on Check Names. “Everyone” would now be underlined. Click OK.
- Now in the permissions window check the options according to your need.
Now your folder is shared, and accessible to everyone on your local network.
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