In my office I have 7 PCs connected via a Local Network with a printer..

I would want to set a sharing folder for these 7 PCs..

U know as we can all access into a folder in *My Document*.

Can anyone kindly assist me with the steps to create a sharing folder.

You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Setup Wizard.

If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.


If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.



If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.



If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.



hope this helps

Thnx for the tips...
Well, I am connected to a network domain..
I do have a Server in here too & it's the 8th PC but I dont need to share any folders or files with the Server.


But why *the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders wont be available if I'm connected to a network domain?

CrazyRed....


I got the following instruction from the net...
Do U think it can help in my case?

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How to Share and Set Permissions for Folders and Files Using Windows XP

File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks..

The File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks component allows computers on a network to access resources on other computers using a Microsoft network. This component is installed and enabled by default. It is enabled per connection using TCP/IP and is necessary to share local folders.

The File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks component is the equivalent of the Server service in Windows NT 4.0.

To share folders with other users on your network:

1.Open My Documents in Windows Explorer. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.

2. Click the folder you want to share.

3. Click Share this folder in File and Folder Tasks.

4. In the Properties dialog box select the radio button Share this folder to share the folder with other users on your network, as shown in Figure 1 below.

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Figure 1. Sharing a folder on a network

5. To change the name of the folder on the network, type a new name for the folder in the Share name text box. This will not change the name of the folder on your computer.

Note:
The Sharing option is not available for the Documents and Settings, Program Files, and Windows system folders. In addition, you cannot share folders in other users’ profiles.

To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions

1. Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the file or folder for which you want to set permissions. To open Windows Explore click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.

2. Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the Security tab as shown in Figure 2 below.

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Figure 2. Setting file and folder permissions

3. To set permissions for a group or user that does not appear in the Group or user names box, click Add. Type the name of the group or user you want to set permissions for and then click OK, as shown in Figure 3 below.

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Figure 3. Adding new group or user permissions

4. To change or remove permissions from an existing group or user, click the name of the group or user and do one of the following, as shown in Figure 2 above:

• To allow or deny a permission, in the Permissions for...box, select the Allow or Deny check box.

• To remove the group or user from the Group or user names box, click Remove.

Notes:

• In Windows XP Professional, the Everyone group no longer includes Anonymous Logon.

• You can set file and folder permissions only on drives formatted to use NTFS.

• To change permissions you must be the owner, or have been granted permission to do so by the owner.

• Groups or users granted Full Control for a folder can delete files and subfolders within that folder regardless of the permissions protecting the files and subfolders.

• If the check boxes under Permissions for user or group are shaded or if the Remove button is unavailable, then the file or folder has inherited permissions from the parent folder.

• When adding a new user or group, by default, this user or group will have Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, and Read permissions.

TH: basically thats all there is to do to get what you want done.

yeah that should help

I got that help from the windows help to be honest :p

CrazyRed...
LoLz@ U.. Anyhow thnx, I appreciated ur help.

DD... Thnx too.

gotta be honest :)