Im trying to turn off Simple File sharing, however when i go to folder options... the check bar is not there... does anywone know why or how i can fix this thanks

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040 XP Home Edition always has Simple File-Sharing enabled. I think you have to startup in SafeMode to turn it off. ___________________________________________ ☺ [Belgium, GMT+1]_________________________svg

hi mikey, Simple File Sharing (SFS) is always enabled and cannot be disabled in Windows XP Home Edition.

Appreciate the info... i might try a safe mode start up... but im guessing that might not work either... Can i up grade to Pro without completely fresh reinstalling? thanks again

Maybe I didn't convince you enough before !:) SafeMode WILL give you the non-simple file-sharing. ___________________________________________ ☺ [Belgium, GMT+1]_________________________svg

hi svg, i tried logging into safe mode and went to tools>folder options>view but did not see any option to stop sfs (unless i am looking for it in the wrong place). what i posted was given on the MS website. if u could give me more info abt stopping it when i log back in normal mode id appreciate it.

Hi qustions02, Home Edition will not have a check-box in the FolderOptions, but Simple FileSharing should be disabled in SafeMode. In SafeMode, you should be seeing the Sharing & Security tabs when you rightclick a file or folder for its properties (in Explorer). HomeEdition SafeMode = non-simple filesharing. HomeEdition NormalMode = simple filesharing. I guess Microsoft wanted to make that as hard as possible, so that more people would switch to Pro (although MS claims it's because of less UserAccount possibilities on the HomeEdition - but that's just a bogus argument :) ). ___________________________________________ ☺ [Belgium, GMT+1]_________________________svg