hi
i have 2 computers running on windows xp, i have a wireless network, i was
wondering if theres a way i can set the file sharing so i can share the whole
computer content without having to go to each folder and enable sharing files
because when i go to access them from the other computer it looks messy
i appreciate any help
thanks in advance

"tom" wrote:

> hi
> i have 2 computers running on windows xp, i have a wireless network, i was
> wondering if theres a way i can set the file sharing so i can share the whole
> computer content without having to go to each folder and enable sharing files
> because when i go to access them from the other computer it looks messy
> i appreciate any help
> thanks in advance

go to my computer, right click C drive (or whatever) click sharing and
security

they don't recommend sharing the root drive, but you can do it there

thanks for the help, i tried that but then it wouldnt legt me share some of
the folders for security reasins or whatever, any other ideas thanks again

"rainbowchild" wrote:

>
>
> "tom" wrote:
>
> > hi
> > i have 2 computers running on windows xp, i have a wireless network, i was
> > wondering if theres a way i can set the file sharing so i can share the whole
> > computer content without having to go to each folder and enable sharing files
> > because when i go to access them from the other computer it looks messy
> > i appreciate any help
> > thanks in advance
>
> go to my computer, right click C drive (or whatever) click sharing and
> security
>
> they don't recommend sharing the root drive, but you can do it there

In article <5BA4DA8A-0293-4335-B591-2D72B210B297@microsoft.com>, tom
<tom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> > hi
>> > i have 2 computers running on windows xp, i have a wireless network, i was
>> > wondering if theres a way i can set the file sharing so i can share the whole
>> > computer content without having to go to each folder and enable sharing files
>> > because when i go to access them from the other computer it looks messy
>> > i appreciate any help
>> > thanks in advance
>>
>> go to my computer, right click C drive (or whatever) click sharing and
>> security
>>
>> they don't recommend sharing the root drive, but you can do it there

>thanks for the help, i tried that but then it wouldnt legt me share some of
>the folders for security reasins or whatever, any other ideas thanks again

Which folders wouldn't it let you share? What exactly did it tell
you?

By default, Windows XP blocks networked access to the Program Files
and Windows folders and to individual users' folders within Documents
and Settings.

You can share subfolders within those folders, e.g. you can share
"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express" or "C:\Documents and
Settings\Username\Desktop" and access that folder from another
computer on the network.

In Windows XP Professional (but not in Home Edition) you can disable
simple file sharing, which removes those sharing restrictions:

1. Open My Computer and click Tools | Folder Options | View.
2. Scroll to the end of the advanced settings.
3. Un-check "Use simple file sharing (recommended)".
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thanks that was helpful

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <5BA4DA8A-0293-4335-B591-2D72B210B297@microsoft.com>, tom
> <tom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> > hi
> >> > i have 2 computers running on windows xp, i have a wireless network, i was
> >> > wondering if theres a way i can set the file sharing so i can share the whole
> >> > computer content without having to go to each folder and enable sharing files
> >> > because when i go to access them from the other computer it looks messy
> >> > i appreciate any help
> >> > thanks in advance
> >>
> >> go to my computer, right click C drive (or whatever) click sharing and
> >> security
> >>
> >> they don't recommend sharing the root drive, but you can do it there
>
> >thanks for the help, i tried that but then it wouldnt legt me share some of
> >the folders for security reasins or whatever, any other ideas thanks again
>
> Which folders wouldn't it let you share? What exactly did it tell
> you?
>
> By default, Windows XP blocks networked access to the Program Files
> and Windows folders and to individual users' folders within Documents
> and Settings.
>
> You can share subfolders within those folders, e.g. you can share
> "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express" or "C:\Documents and
> Settings\Username\Desktop" and access that folder from another
> computer on the network.
>
> In Windows XP Professional (but not in Home Edition) you can disable
> simple file sharing, which removes those sharing restrictions:
>
> 1. Open My Computer and click Tools | Folder Options | View.
> 2. Scroll to the end of the advanced settings.
> 3. Un-check "Use simple file sharing (recommended)".
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>