How to configure file Sharing

The easiest way to share files on your network is to set up sharing with a homegroup. If you don't have a homegroup, you can share files by placing them in one of the Public folders. Any file or folder you put in a Public folder is automatically shared with the people connected to your network. To turn on Public folder sharing, follow these steps:

Click to open Advanced sharing settings. 

Click the chevron  to expand the current network profile.

Under Public folder sharing, click one of the following options:

Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders 

Turn off Public folder sharing (people logged on to this computer can still access these folders) 

Click Save changes.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 

You will need to repeat the previous steps on each computer that you want to share files from.

To share your files, save them or copy them to a Public folder on your computer. There is a Public folder for each type of library (Documents, Music, Videos, and Pictures). Every person with a user account on the computer shares these folders. For example, to open the Public Documents folder:

Click to open the Documents library. 

In the navigation pane, under Libraries, double-click Documents, and then double-click Public Documents.