Shared folder on windows xp

Figure A Avoid the sharing wizard, which is targeted for home users. Figure B Again, refuse XP's persistence that you use the wizard. Figure C The Sharing tab appears after you allow file sharing. Figure E This last check box will enable or disable simple file sharing. Figure F Create a share using traditional methods. Figure G Simple file sharing gives Everyone full control.

Figure H The Security tab gives you a full run-down of the Everyone groups permissions. Figure I Make sure to type the full path to the folder or use the Browse button. This way users can only read our files. Notice the the icon of the folder is changed. It now indicates that the folder is shared. In this example the computer is configured to use Simple File Sharing. If we want more control over file shares we need to enable advanced sharing. To do this, go to the Tools menu and select Folder Options.

Now we can share the folder multiple times. We can share this folder again with a different name. In this example we will name it Motorcycle manuals, and click OK. When using advanced sharing, we can set user limits.

For example, we can set the maximum number of users to 2 users, instead of We can also set different permissions for different share names. First we have to chose a share name from the drop down list, and then click on the Permissions button.

We can use Shared Folders plugin in Computer Management to manage our shares. This plugin lets us view and manage all of our shared folders from a central location. To take full advantage of Shared Folders our computer needs to have advanced sharing enabled.

Here we can view and edit shared folder properties, such as user limits and permissions. For example, if we open the properties for Manuals, on the General tab we can edit the number of users allowed to connect. The wizard will appear. Now, we need to specify a folder to share. We can browse to find the folder that we want to share. In our case we will select Paulaner folder, which is located on E drive.

We also need to provide a share name. In our case, we will enter Paulaner. We can click Next. Now, we need to decide what type of share permissions to use. In this case we will use the default setting, in which all users have read access. Click Next, and click Finish to share the folder. I verified SMB1 is enabled via Powershell.

Some of us have to run legacy applications or have equipment that is specifically run by a Windows XP PC. In these cases, a major capitol expenditure isn't an acceptable solution when the equipment still works perfectly fine. If you can prove me wrong, hand me 4 million dollars to replace two presses. Otherwise, only offer a helpful option, not what gets shoved down our throats daily already. Unless I'm mistaken, this isn't a software compatibility issue on the Windows 10 PC, it's a matter accessing a shared folder.

Please, correct me if I'm wrong. I'm referrencing when you said "Some of us have to run legacy applications or have equipment that is specifically run by a Windows XP PC. So the real problem is that you have legacy software that prevents you form upgrading to windows It would be worth trying to see if this software would run in compatibility mode on a windows 10 machine in a test environment.

Sorry, I thought you were referencing the OP's original post. I also don't want to hijack the OP's thread, but here's a quick response. I have software running on servers from the 90's that the client doesn't work in Windows 10 compatibility mode. I've already tried to get it to work in compatibility mode and every attempt has failed. It was made for Windows Professional.

I've got one legacy program that I never got working on Windows 7 in compatibility mode. What's attached to the press, is what can be attached to it, period. From the Search Result windows, click Computers or people. Then click A computer on the network. Then click the Search button. Double click on the host PC e. Note: There are no passwords or access restrictions and, everything that's shared is accessible by everyone on the network.