Sharing data and drives and accessing software
When your computer is part of a network, you are not limited to using only the information that is
stored in your computer. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other.
NOTE:
When a disc like a DVD movie or game is copy-protected, it cannot be shared.
To share folders or libraries on the same network:
1.
On the Desktop, open
File Explorer
.
2.
Click the
Share
tab on the
Libraries
window, and then click
Specific people
.
3.
Type a name in the
File Sharing
box, and then click
Add
.
4.
Click
Share
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To share information from your Local Disk:
1.
On the Desktop, open
File Explorer
.
2.
Click
Local Disk
(C:) on the
Libraries
window.
3.
Click the
Share
tab, and then click
Advanced sharing
.
4.
On the
Local Disk (C:) Properties
window, select
Advanced Sharing
.
5.
Check
Share this folder
.
To share drives on the same network:
1.
On the Desktop, right-click the
Wireless
icon
in the notification area.
2.
Select
Open Network and Sharing Center
.
3.
Under
View your active networks
, select an active network.
4.
Select
Change advanced sharing settings
to set sharing options for privacy, network
discovery, file and printer sharing or other network options.
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