Sharing a folder or hard drive

Sharing a folder or an entire hard drive on a network has many perks. For example, all networked computers can access the shared resource. To share a folder or hard drive, here's what you do:

1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Navigate to the Documents folder.
3. Create and name a new folder.

Note: Avoid spaces in the folder name.

4. Right-click on the new folder and select the Properties option from the menu. The New folder Properties menu displays.

5. Select the Sharing tab.
6. Select Advanced Sharing, the Advanced Sharing window will display.

7. Select the Share this folder option.

8. Select OK.

The shared folder displays in the New folder Properties window under the Network Path section.