Sharing data and drives and accessing software
When your computer is part of a network, you are not limited to using only the information that is stored on your computer. Networked computers can exchange software and data with each other.
NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or game is
To share folders or libraries on the same network:
1.On the Desktop, open File Explorer.
2.Select the Share tab on the Libraries window, and then select Specific people.
3.Type a name in the File Sharing box, and then select Add.
4.Select Share and then follow the
To share information from your Local Disk:
1.On the Desktop, open File Explorer.
2.Select Local Disk (C:) on the Libraries window.
3.Select the Share tab, and then select Advanced sharing.
4.On the Local Disk (C:) Properties window, select Advanced Sharing.
5.Check Share this folder.
To share drives on the same network:
1.On the Desktop, 
in the notification area. On models with a touch screen, press and hold the Wireless icon.
2.Select Open Network and Sharing Center.
3.Under View your active networks, select an active network.
4.Select Change advanced sharing settings to set sharing options for privacy, network discovery, file and printer sharing or other network options.
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