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XP file sharing

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Name: Intimarey
Date: June 15, 2002 at 11:55:14 Pacific
Subject: XP file sharing
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I am using a Win xp loaded pc, and i want share my files through LAN, but i was unable to share the files by assigning a password. (can share the files but could not assign a password) If i share the files now everyone can access the files. So do u have any suggestions


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Name: Jacob
Date: June 27, 2002 at 10:51:32 Pacific
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You need to DISABLE simple file sharing.
Goto Folder options in windows explorer -> views tab -> uncheck the 'Use simple file sharing' box.


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