Folder cant be shared


  1. Posts : 40
    windows 7 ultimate 64
       #1

    Folder cant be shared


    I create a folder, i right click on it and choose 'share with' i then pick 'specific people' then 'everyone' and when i click share button on the buttom it says i cant share folder, whats up with that?
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  2. Posts : 1,426
    7 Pro
       #2

    what folder?
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  3. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #3

    Check the permissions in Properties > Sharing button.
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  4. Posts : 40
    windows 7 ultimate 64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    just a random created folder on the desktop, i right clicked on the folder and hit properties, then sharing tab, then advanced sharing and shared the folder, now i can see it from another pc but i cant access it
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  5. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #5

    Change the permissions in the Security tab.
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  6. Posts : 40
    windows 7 ultimate 64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    everything is checked allow under the security tab,
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  7. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #7

    Is File and Printer Sharing turned ON?
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  8. Posts : 40
    windows 7 ultimate 64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    from the windows 7 pc, when i go to network sharing center and click on 'see full map' i can see my xp pc but i can see any shared folders
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