Folder cant be shared

[slick8]

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?

 

[brady]

what folder?

 

[whs]

Check the permissions in Properties > Sharing button.

 

[slick8]

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

 

[whs]

Change the permissions in the Security tab.

 

[slick8]

everything is checked allow under the security tab,

 

[aem]

Is File and Printer Sharing turned ON?

 

[slick8]

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