Sharing Folders; File Security; Creating A Shared Folder - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7480 Reference Manual

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8. Close the Control Panel window.
9. Repeat this procedure to add the next computer to the network.

Sharing Folders

To prevent others on the network from accessing sensitive files on your computer,
you can set the access level on a folder by adjusting the shared files properties. The
shared properties can be changed to meet your file security needs.
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CAUTION: You should never share your Windows folder or any of its subfolders or files. The accidental
deletion of any Windows file can prevent your computer from operating properly. If you choose to share
your entire hard drive carefully consider the type of access you will allow.

File Security

Microsoft Networking enables file sharing at the folder level; that is, all the files in a
folder must be either shared or not shared. You cannot share some files in a folder and
keep others private at the same time.
If you want to share files on the network, it is recommended that you create a special
folder for these files and share only that folder. This feature provides the flexibility of
allowing file sharing while keeping secure all other programs and sensitive files on
your hard drive.
Creating a
To create a shared folder on the hard drive, complete the following steps:
Shared Folder
1.
2. Double-click (C:) (or the letter that corresponds to your hard drive).
3. On the window menu bar, click File, point to New, then click Folder. A New
4. Give the folder a name that indicates it is shared, such as Shared Files.
5. Move the files you wish to share into this folder.
Connecting Your Internet PC to a Network (available on select models only)
Complete the following steps:
a. Enter a User name. Your user name should be easy to remember since you
will use it every time you log onto your network.
b. Enter a Password. Typing of a password is optional. If you choose not to
type a password, leave the password box blank.
c. Click OK.
d. Document your user name and password for future reference.
Double-click the My Computer
Folder is displayed in the window.
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