![]() ![]() However, this will display everything that is shared. (This is the username for the PC where the folder is shared) If there is no password setup for the user on Windows 7, then you will be required to set one up. If asked for the username and password for the PC where the files are shared, provide it. Now simply double click the computer name where the files are shared to view the shared files. ![]() ![]() Within 2-3 seconds, other computers connected to the network will appear. You will see a notification on top to turn on “ Network Discovery and File Sharing” click on it and turn it on. To do this exit out of the tiles mode to the Desktop mode on Windows 8. You may also do a short cut to skip steps and automatically locate other computers on the network such as the Windows 7 one above from where we shared the folder. You have now shared the folder on this computer. Under the Permission Level, chose what permission the user should have.Ĭopy the path shown here (eg:\\computername\users\username\desktop\folder) and keep a note of it since you will need this to access the folder on the other computer. When you’ll try to access the folder from the other computer/computers you will be prompted to provide this username and it’s password in order to access this folder. Either select a username here, or create a username and assign a password to the username. You will now be given a field to type in the username or select one from the list available in the pane below. Right click on the folder that you want to be shared and select Share With then select Specific People. You will get the Sharing option on all folders you right-click. Select a Folder or Folders to be shared from Windows 7 computer. Now since we have enabled the required options, Click on the Save Changes button at the bottom.Ģ. Only users with access on this computer will be able to access the shared folders, when accessing files on other computers you will need to use the username for the Windows 7 computer to access shared folders. If you want to password protect your folders then Turn on the password protected sharing which is the last option within the Advanced Sharing Settings. On your Windows 7 computer/laptop go to Control Panel -> Network
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