How to disable sharing files over lan


  1. AlexP
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    How to disable sharing files over lan


    Ok,so,I'm on a lan right now,and I wanna make it so that when I hit network from my computer or something,nothing'll appear.(I wanna disable network sharing...)
    Here's a pic to help u guys get what I mean:).
    (I want the connections to dissapear)
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  3. zigzag3143
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    AlexP said:
    Ok,so,I'm on a lan right now,and I wanna make it so that when I hit network from my computer or something,nothing'll appear.(I wanna disable network sharing...)
    Here's a pic to help u guys get what I mean:).
    (I want the connections to dissapear)
    When you set up the network you said to share files (home network) if you dont want to change the network settings to reflect that.
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  4. AlexP
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    Umm,how do I get there?
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  6. zigzag3143
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    AlexP said:
    Umm,how do I get there?

    Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings
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  7. AlexP
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    I can't seem to find the advanced shared settings...
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  8. zigzag3143
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    AlexP said:
    I can't seem to find the advanced shared settings...
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  10. AlexP
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    Thanks <3.
    +rep for fast and explicit answer!
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