Windows xp pro, Configure the computer for file sharing – Storix Software SBAdmin (Enabling Backups for Windows and MAC OS X) User Manual

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4. Windows XP PRO

The following instructions explain how to set up a shared folder on a computer running Windows XP
Professional
.

Configure the Computer for File Sharing

You will only need to configure your computer for file sharing once. If the option for file sharing is already set up
on your computer or if you wish to set up another shared folder on your computer, continue to the instructions to

Share a Folder

.

1. Click on

Start

and then select the

Control Panel

.

2. Double-click on the

Network Connections

icon. If you do not see this icon, click on Switch to Classic

View located on the left side of the window to see all of the Control Panel options.

3. In the new window that appears, right-click on the

Local Area Connection

icon and select

Properties

from

the menu.

4. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, check that the

General

tab is selected. Under the This

connection uses the following items: section, check that File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
Networks
is listed and make sure that its checkbox is checked. If it is listed, the computer is already
configured for file sharing. If so, click Cancel and skip to the next section. Otherwise,

a. Click

the

Install

button.

b. Click once on

Service

to select that option.

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