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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