FAQ - Sharing files in Win95/98/2000/2003/XP/Vista - How to/help/info

charliebrown_au · 5th March 2005, 1:38 PM

FAQ - Sharing files in Win95/98/2000/2003/XP - How to/help/info

NB. Im posting this faq guide since every day their is a How do i share files..Any suggestions / additional guides welcome

How to configure file sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040

How to Turn off Windows Simple File Sharing:

Windows XP - Home - You cant

WIndows XP - Pro - To disable simple file sharing, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the View tab.
3. In the Advanced Settings section, clear the Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box.
4. Click OK.

How to Share and Set Permissions for Folders and Files Using Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...lesharing.mspx

What WORKGROUP should I be ?

Workgroup - Dont use MSHOME - Make sure all PCS are using the same workgroup name

Windows 98/98se/2000 pro doesnt see files/shares on XP?

Windows 95/98/98se can only see windows file sharing with 8 character names.... The Windows XP pc needs to rename the Share name

Eg My Documents to Mydocs

If it still doesnt see files on windows 95/98/98se, Get the Win95/98/98se person to login in on their pc as Guest with no password

If the Windows 95/98/98se/2000 or other XP pc cant view the files, could be a Security Permissions problem

How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874

How to turn on Guest account in Win xp

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...martinez1.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...account_w.mspx

Example pic of Windows file sharing

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Other Methods to share files via Windows ?

Send files via Instant Messager client

Direct Connect ( DC++ )

Direct Connect Client - DC++ - http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net/
Direct Connect HUB LAN Server - http://opendcd.sourceforge.net/

FTP ( File Transfer Protcol )

FTP Client (Windows based) -
CuteFTP - http://www.cuteftp.com/
Flash FXP - http://www.flashfxp.com/
Smart FTP - http://www.smartftp.com/
FileZilla (open source) - http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla/

FTP Server (Windows based) - [ FTP Servers use Port 21 by defualt)
Servu - http://www.serv-u.com/
FileZilla (open source) - http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla/
Raiden - http://www.raidenftpd.com/en/

Example of Home/SOHO basic network settings

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IP Address : 192.168.0.xxx
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.0.1
DNS 1 192.168.0.1
DNS 2 192.168.0.1

Workgroup ( Set this to WORKGROUP Not MSHOME make sure all are the same)

Windows ICS Shares the internet on 192.168.0.1 on Win98/2k/xp/2003
( Also ICS has a mini DCHP server built into it , so you can leave it on AUTO Assign ( IF THE ICS BOX is on all the time)

Hardware router/dsl modem's often have it set to 192.168.0.100 or 192.168.1.xxx range ... It can be changed to suit ...

Also another common IP Range for ADSL / Cable / Router / Modems is 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254

Typical commands to check network settings is :

winipcfg ( windows program)
ipconfig ( dos program ) [Note : Windows 95 doesnt have these commands)

If youre ip is 169.x.x.x Turn off AUTO Assign and enter in a ip or renew the network ip lease ( ipconfig /renew or disable and re enable the nic )

charliebrown_au · 26th July 2005, 7:16 AM

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Example pic of Windows File sharing ...
Note: This is a example of non-Simple file wizzard sharing ( Windows 2k, Win XP Pro with SFS off and 2003)

charliebrown_au · 26th July 2005, 7:20 AM

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How to unistall Windows File and print sharing

* WARNING - You will not be able to share files on youre pc using windows samba/shares
* If youre using DC++ or FTP as youre primary Sharing method this is a good way to block window shares access

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Windows File and Print sharing uninstalled , base Networking config/setup

Gumby · 26th July 2005, 8:08 AM

Just a few little things

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliebrown_au

How to Turn off Windows Simple File Sharing:

Windows XP - Home - You cant

You can but you have to boot into safe mode. Really only good as a repair option if the permissions get fubar. Once you boot back into windows normally it reverts to simple file sharing again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliebrown_au

What WORKGROUP should I be ?

Workgroup - Dont use MSHOME - Make sure all PCS are using the same workgroup name

If there is a reason for this explain it. People won't do things just because you say so, have some reason behind it. Personally I don't know why you shouldn't myself.

Windows 98/98se/2000 pro doesnt see files/shares on XP?

Windows 95/98/98se can only see windows file sharing with 8 character names.... The Windows XP pc needs to rename the Share name

Eg My Documents to Mydocs

If it still doesnt see files on windows 95/98/98se, Get the Win95/98/98se person to login in on their pc as Guest with no password

If the Windows 95/98/98se/2000 or other XP pc cant view the files, could be a Security Permissions problem

Quote:

Hardware router/dsl modem's often have it set to 192.168.0.100 or 192.168.1.xxx range ... It can be changed to suit ...

Another common is 192.168.0/1.254

Quote:

Typical commands to check network settings is :

winipcfg ( windows program)
ipconfig ( dos program )

Trivial info, 95 doesn't have ipconfig. Anyone still having to use 95 probably knows this though.

charliebrown_au · 26th July 2005, 5:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumby

If there is a reason for this explain it. People won't do things just because you say so, have some reason behind it. Personally I don't know why you shouldn't myself.

Yeah Windows Networking works better when everyone is on the SAME Workgroup Network name, and especially in Mixed OS enviroments ..
MSHOME is a workgroup name that the XP wizzard puts in ... Workgroup has worked fine in win95,win98,nt,2kpro and 2003 .. I don't know why microsoft had to change it in xp. I hope Windows VISTA/Longhorn uses WORKGROUP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumby

Another common is 192.168.0/1.254

Cool , Ill add that , Thanks for the comment ... Some of the netgear and billions use that subnet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumby

Trivial info, 95 doesn't have ipconfig. Anyone still having to use 95 probably knows this though.

Ahh cool . Ill mention that . Thanks for the comment ..

charliebrown_au · 3rd August 2005, 11:26 PM

Windows File Sharing with Windows Vista Beta 1 ( Longhorn Build 5112)

Windows file sharing isnt documented atm in Windows Vista Beta 1 . Althou its simular as Windows 2000 , 2003 and XP .

It has a new Sharing Wizzard , which seems to be a cross between win2k pro and SFS XP style . It still has 'Simple File Sharing' and Classic 2k pro style permision sharing . At testing the Windows Vista Beta 1 , sharing files via 'Guest' Account doesnt work

Windows Vista Beta 1 default workgroup setting is now back to Workgroup unlike Windows XP Home were it was MSHOME

Files must be shared via Administrator at the monent (Still testing to get guest working )

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Windows Vista Beta 1 (build 5112) - File sharing wizzard

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Windows Vista Beta 1 (build 5112) - Classic Mode - admin default shares

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Windows Vista Beta 1 (build 5112) - Classic Mode - Network card setup

mrdarcy · 18th August 2006, 5:49 PM

Kind of stupid here, but I wonder if there is a way to allow users to read shared files but not copy it!
I am sharing movies on our home LAN and whenever someone try to copy processing consuming goes up to 100% and I hate that!!

Un_OC · 16th August 2007, 9:07 PM

Can i just add that were it says that XP HOme can't... it should read.. XP Home CAN...

cos i ahve Vista hOMe Premiumn... and my sister has XP Pro andmy lappy is XP Pro and my dad is windows 95 (but he doesn't connect) and my mum has XP HOme.... I checked this in dis belief...

and i can get onto the network START > Networks > HOME > MUM and i can get into to see her shared files... she on the other hand can aswell...

I have several times shared photos i took and then she can copy them onto her computer and She has a printer connected to her computer which my sister and I and both access.,,. (printer is not connected to the router... instead as a USB device to the computer then shared...)...

mrants · 21st March 2008, 2:55 AM

"Windows XP - Home - You cant"

WRONG! ! !

YOU CAN!

I am sharing with Windows XP Home now.

Primüs · 21st March 2008, 8:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrants

"Windows XP - Home - You cant"

WRONG! ! !

YOU CAN!

I am sharing with Windows XP Home now.

Helpful post of the year +1.

Maybe explain how to benefit the sticky? I would attempt but i dont have XP home on anything

infiltraitor · 21st March 2008, 9:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrants

"Windows XP - Home - You cant"

WRONG! ! !

YOU CAN!

I am sharing with Windows XP Home now.

he didnt say you cant share.. he said you cant disable simple file sharing...
if you can set permissions on your shares then please tell us how.

DarkLanDeamon · 15th April 2008, 10:16 PM

Need one for Vista now

Pugs · 2nd December 2008, 9:36 AM

File Sharing in Vista Has Been Added, as we are seeing alot of people asking this questions so here it is. this is for general sharing if you want more advanced options feel free to ask questions I'm sure someone knows more then me

Step 1: Right click your netorking Icon in the task bar then select network and Sharing center.

Step 2: down arrow on Password Protected sharing, then select turn off Password Protected Sharing.

Next there are two ways of getting to this I'll the post easiest option

Step 1: Go to the file or folders you wish to share, right click, then select Share..., then click on share, then using the drop down menu select everyone, click add, then click on the "share" button next to cancel.

next it will say "sharing Items" this may take a few minutes , then it will say that your file/s are shared and give you a \\ address..

then anyone on your wired/ wireless network will be able to access the files, by just clicking on the "network" icon on the desktop it should bring up all the PCs onthe network, then by clicking on each icon yu "should" be able to see the files/ folders being shared and you "should" be able to access them, if not go back and try again..

alto fo people miss the "add" button / option which means anyone onthe network cansee the but can't access it jsut go back and re do it...

mrants · 13th January 2009, 1:49 AM

Does this method of file sharing in Vista make it easier for hackers to access your files from the net?

Pugs · 13th January 2009, 3:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrants

Does this method of file sharing in Vista make it easier for hackers to access your files from the net?

not that i have found...only if you have a vpn port open I'm guessing... or unsecured wireless network operating....

5th March 2005, 1:38 PM	#1
charliebrown_au Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 2,747	FAQ - Sharing files in Win95/98/2000/2003/XP/Vista - How to/help/info FAQ - Sharing files in Win95/98/2000/2003/XP - How to/help/info NB. Im posting this faq guide since every day their is a How do i share files..Any suggestions / additional guides welcome How to configure file sharing in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040 How to Turn off Windows Simple File Sharing: Windows XP - Home - You cant WIndows XP - Pro - To disable simple file sharing, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, and then click My Computer. 2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the View tab. 3. In the Advanced Settings section, clear the Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box. 4. Click OK. How to Share and Set Permissions for Folders and Files Using Windows XP http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...lesharing.mspx What WORKGROUP should I be ? Workgroup - Dont use MSHOME - Make sure all PCS are using the same workgroup name Windows 98/98se/2000 pro doesnt see files/shares on XP? Windows 95/98/98se can only see windows file sharing with 8 character names.... The Windows XP pc needs to rename the Share name Eg My Documents to Mydocs If it still doesnt see files on windows 95/98/98se, Get the Win95/98/98se person to login in on their pc as Guest with no password If the Windows 95/98/98se/2000 or other XP pc cant view the files, could be a Security Permissions problem How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874 How to turn on Guest account in Win xp http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...martinez1.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...account_w.mspx Example pic of Windows file sharing Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store Other Methods to share files via Windows ? Send files via Instant Messager client Direct Connect ( DC++ ) Direct Connect Client - DC++ - http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net/ Direct Connect HUB LAN Server - http://opendcd.sourceforge.net/ FTP ( File Transfer Protcol ) FTP Client (Windows based) - CuteFTP - http://www.cuteftp.com/ Flash FXP - http://www.flashfxp.com/ Smart FTP - http://www.smartftp.com/ FileZilla (open source) - http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla/ FTP Server (Windows based) - [ FTP Servers use Port 21 by defualt) Servu - http://www.serv-u.com/ FileZilla (open source) - http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla/ Raiden - http://www.raidenftpd.com/en/ Example of Home/SOHO basic network settings Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store IP Address : 192.168.0.xxx Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway : 192.168.0.1 DNS 1 192.168.0.1 DNS 2 192.168.0.1 Workgroup ( Set this to WORKGROUP Not MSHOME make sure all are the same) Windows ICS Shares the internet on 192.168.0.1 on Win98/2k/xp/2003 ( Also ICS has a mini DCHP server built into it , so you can leave it on AUTO Assign ( IF THE ICS BOX is on all the time) Hardware router/dsl modem's often have it set to 192.168.0.100 or 192.168.1.xxx range ... It can be changed to suit ... Also another common IP Range for ADSL / Cable / Router / Modems is 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 Typical commands to check network settings is : winipcfg ( windows program) ipconfig ( dos program ) [Note : Windows 95 doesnt have these commands) If youre ip is 169.x.x.x Turn off AUTO Assign and enter in a ip or renew the network ip lease ( ipconfig /renew or disable and re enable the nic ) Last edited by charliebrown_au; 26th July 2005 at 5:42 PM.

26th July 2005, 7:20 AM	#3
charliebrown_au Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 2,747	Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store How to unistall Windows File and print sharing * WARNING - You will not be able to share files on youre pc using windows samba/shares * If youre using DC++ or FTP as youre primary Sharing method this is a good way to block window shares access Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store Windows File and Print sharing uninstalled , base Networking config/setup Last edited by charliebrown_au; 26th July 2005 at 7:22 AM.

3rd August 2005, 11:26 PM	#6
charliebrown_au Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 2,747	Windows File Sharing with Windows Vista Beta 1 ( Longhorn Build 5112) Windows file sharing isnt documented atm in Windows Vista Beta 1 . Althou its simular as Windows 2000 , 2003 and XP . It has a new Sharing Wizzard , which seems to be a cross between win2k pro and SFS XP style . It still has 'Simple File Sharing' and Classic 2k pro style permision sharing . At testing the Windows Vista Beta 1 , sharing files via 'Guest' Account doesnt work Windows Vista Beta 1 default workgroup setting is now back to Workgroup unlike Windows XP Home were it was MSHOME Files must be shared via Administrator at the monent (Still testing to get guest working ) Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store Windows Vista Beta 1 (build 5112) - File sharing wizzard Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store Windows Vista Beta 1 (build 5112) - Classic Mode - admin default shares Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store Windows Vista Beta 1 (build 5112) - Classic Mode - Network card setup Last edited by charliebrown_au; 3rd August 2005 at 11:29 PM.

18th August 2006, 5:49 PM	#7
mrdarcy Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 33	Kind of stupid here, but I wonder if there is a way to allow users to read shared files but not copy it! I am sharing movies on our home LAN and whenever someone try to copy processing consuming goes up to 100% and I hate that!! __________________ OCAU Metal Club Member #5813 Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow

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Un_OC Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,499	Can i just add that were it says that XP HOme can't... it should read.. XP Home CAN... cos i ahve Vista hOMe Premiumn... and my sister has XP Pro andmy lappy is XP Pro and my dad is windows 95 (but he doesn't connect) and my mum has XP HOme.... I checked this in dis belief... and i can get onto the network START > Networks > HOME > MUM and i can get into to see her shared files... she on the other hand can aswell... I have several times shared photos i took and then she can copy them onto her computer and She has a printer connected to her computer which my sister and I and both access.,,. (printer is not connected to the router... instead as a USB device to the computer then shared...)... __________________ System Desktop - 965P-DS3 \| e6320 \| 2GB PC6400 A-DATA \| Asus 7900GS \| Seagate 7200.10 320gb \| ASUS DVD burner lightscribe \| CM Extreme 430w \| 22" Chimei Widescreen LCD \| Logitech MX Revolution \| G11 \| Logitech X-230 2.1 speakers \| Vista Home Premium

26th July 2005, 7:16 AM	#2
charliebrown_au Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 2,747	Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store Example pic of Windows File sharing ... Note: This is a example of non-Simple file wizzard sharing ( Windows 2k, Win XP Pro with SFS off and 2003)

21st March 2008, 2:55 AM	#9
mrants Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 290	"Windows XP - Home - You cant" WRONG! ! ! YOU CAN! I am sharing with Windows XP Home now.

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2nd December 2008, 9:36 AM	#13
Pugs Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St Marys, SA Posts: 7,870	File Sharing in Vista Has Been Added, as we are seeing alot of people asking this questions so here it is. this is for general sharing if you want more advanced options feel free to ask questions I'm sure someone knows more then me Step 1: Right click your netorking Icon in the task bar then select network and Sharing center. Step 2: down arrow on Password Protected sharing, then select turn off Password Protected Sharing. Next there are two ways of getting to this I'll the post easiest option Step 1: Go to the file or folders you wish to share, right click, then select Share..., then click on share, then using the drop down menu select everyone, click add, then click on the "share" button next to cancel. next it will say "sharing Items" this may take a few minutes , then it will say that your file/s are shared and give you a \\ address.. then anyone on your wired/ wireless network will be able to access the files, by just clicking on the "network" icon on the desktop it should bring up all the PCs onthe network, then by clicking on each icon yu "should" be able to see the files/ folders being shared and you "should" be able to access them, if not go back and try again.. alto fo people miss the "add" button / option which means anyone onthe network cansee the but can't access it jsut go back and re do it... __________________ PC Gamer, PC/ Networking Geek, Licenced Cabler, Sci Fi Junkie Jesus was a Chippie, I'm a data cabler..make sense ??? "I don't just have tickets on myself, I have a whole booklet of tickets on myself" My Becoming a Cabler & Tool Thread To The Cloud...!! Last edited by Pugs; 6th January 2009 at 12:44 AM.

13th January 2009, 1:49 AM	#14
mrants Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 290	Does this method of file sharing in Vista make it easier for hackers to access your files from the net?