Folder sharing in Windows
From NewHaven Software Wiki
Below are instructions on how to both share a folder in Windows and disable those shares.
NOTE: These instructions are for a 3rd party operating system created by Microsoft, Microsoft has no affiliation with either NewHaven Software or our software CMS. If you have any questions or issues with the below instructions please contact Microsoft directly at http://www.microsoft.com/
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How to share a folder
Vista / 7 / Server 2008
1. Right click on the folder you wish to share.
2. Select Proprieties
3. Select the Sharing tab at the top
4. Select "Share" under Network File and Folder Sharing
5. On the "Choose people on your network to share with" window that comes up select who on your network you wish to have access to this folder. You will need to make this selection based of what your network requires to remain secure. However CMS does require that all Workstations have both Read and Write access to the NewHaven Software directory to function.
6. Select "Share"
Windows XP
1. Right click on the folder you wish to share.
2. Select Proprites
3. Select the Sharing tab at the top
4. Select "Share this folder"
5. Select "Permissions"
6. Set the permissions you wish to have for this folder. You will need to make this selection based of what your network requires to remain secure. However CMS does require that all Workstations have both Read and Write access to the NewHaven Software directory to function.
How to disable a shared folder
Vista / 7 / Server 2008
1. Right click on the folder you wish to share.
2. Select Proprieties
3. Select the Sharing tab at the top
4. Select "Advanced Sharing"
5. Remove the checkmark "Share this folder"
6. Select ok
Windows XP
1. Right click on the folder you wish to share.
2. Select Proprieties
3. Select the Sharing tab at the top
4. Select "Do not share this folder"
