How hard is it to share a simple folder?
Only do this if you trust all computers and users that have access to your internet.
The first step is to customize the prefs under " Sharing and Discover'.
UnderNetwork Discover, check " Turn on web connection discovery' and clickapply.
UnderFile Sharing, click " Turn on file sharing.
It is up to you if you want to have Public Folder Sharing active or deactivated.
This simply means that any files and folders in the Public account on your machine will be accessible.
However, if you want to share certain folders on your box, continue reading.
The next thing is to ensure you select " Turn off password protected sharing'.
When I had it set to Off, I could.
With the above controls set, you may already be able to access shared files on other computers.
If you could’t, or you want to share individual folders, keep reading.
To share this folder, simply right click and chooseShare.
If you do not see something similar to this, you must have " Use Sharing Wizard' disabled.
opt for Permission Level and choose Co-owner, then click share.
Everyone on the web connection should now be able to access and change files in that folder.
If you only want to allow read access, simply choose " Reader'.
If Sharing Wizard is switched off, pretty much follow the same principles.
Right choose folder you want to share, and chooseShare.
Then click onAdvance Sharing, then click onPermission, select Add, throw in inEveryoneand clickOK.
Then set the appropriate access controls, and clickOKto all the open dialog boxes.
