Sharing a desktop

[gogreen]

I seem to recall being able to share a laptop's desktop on my old XP network. The desktop was listed in Windows Explorer as are other files and folders. Apparently, not so in Windows 7.

My network includes a desktop computer and a laptop, shared in a home network. How do I share the laptop's desktop contents (so that I can place files there from the desktop computer)? Or, how do I get Windows Explorer to list the desktop as it lists other files and folders (to allow me to share it)?

Thanks.

 

[ZyanWu]

Go to C:\Users\(your username). The Desktop folder should be there. Click it, and from the top bar choose "Share with" and then click "Homegroup (read)" .

 

[gogreen]

Thanks, ZyanWu. That works.

I choose to share in the traditional manner, though, not with Homegroups.