Windows 10 - How to share a Directories or Folders

Step 1: Ensure Network Profile is set to Private

Press Windows Key +I Click Change PC Settings Click Network

Click manage

Click on the Network to Share

To Change the Network type to Private

Click on the Slider Button to turn on Sharing

Step 2: Change Advanced Sharing Settings as required

Open Run Prompt (Windows Key +R) Type ncpa.cpl and Click OK

Expand Private (Current Profile)

Turn ON Network Discovery........................................................................................................................ 4

To Turn ON Printer and File sharing ........................................................................................................ 4

Turn ON Password Enabled ......................................................................................................................... 4

Turn ON Network Discovery

Click Turn on network discovery radio button

Check Turn on automatic setup of network connected devices

To Turn ON Printer and File sharing

Click Enable Turn On file and printer sharing Radio Button

Turn ON Password Enabled

Click All Networks to Expand

Click on Turn off password protected sharing

Click Save Changes

Step 3: Share the Folder

Sharing Specifically with Homegroup

Right Click on the Folder to share

Point to Share With and Select the Sharing Options

To Provide read Only rights for users on homegroup

Click Homegroup (View)

To allow permissions to Read and Modify files

Select Home group (View and Edit)

Right Click on the Folder and Click Properties

Click on Security tab

Click Edit beside to change permissions, Click Edit.

Type everyone and Click OK

Click on Full Control Check box Under allow

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Click on Advanced Sharing

Check (ü) Share this Folder

Click Permissions

Click on Apply and OK Click on Apply and OK