If your work or home computer is connected to a local network, then some folders and even entire hard drives can be shared so that users can exchange data without additional devices.
Instructions
Step 1
The algorithm for sharing folders depends on which version of Windows you are using. In the outdated, but still popular Windows XP, you need to open "Explorer", then select (or create) the folder in which you intend to place shared files. Right-click on the folder to bring up the context menu, in which select the "Shared" item. The folder properties window should appear with the "Access" tab selected. In the sub-item "Network Sharing" you need to click on the hyperlink "enable access without the help of the wizard." A small window will appear where you will need to select the "Just enable access" option.
Step 2
After these actions, the view of the "Access" tab will change, and two new options will become available for selection: "Open public access" and "Allow modification of files". If you want your colleagues at work or neighbors to have absolute access to the contents of the folder, that is, they can delete and add files, as well as edit them right in the folder, then you need to tick both boxes, and if you only want to enable you to view the contents, then it is enough to mark the first option.
Step 3
Windows 7 requires some preliminary preparation. You will have to go to the "Control Panel" and select "Network Control Center". Then click on "Change advanced settings". Click the arrow icon to enable Network Discovery and Sharing, but Shared Folder Access and Password Access must be disabled.
Step 4
Now you can proceed to setting the access properties of a specific folder, for which open the context menu of the folder with the right mouse button, select "Sharing", and in the menu that appears - "Specific users", where you will need to set permissions for each user. It remains only to click the "Share" button located in the same tab, and the folder will become available from other machines connected to the local network.
