If you need to repeatedly access a shared folder or network drive, you can map to it. For example, if the name of the computer isД«.edu and the name of the share is Enter two backslashes, the name of the computer, another backslash, and then the name of the share or printer. If you know the exact name of the computer and the share, or the exact name of the printer, you can enter it directly: Double-click the item to which you want to connect.

You will see a list of shared printers and folders that are available on the network.

To search for shared printers and folders that match any criteria, click Find Now without entering any search terms.

You can now enter search terms in the appropriate fields to modify the search to start the search, click Find Now.

From the drop-down menu next to 'Find:', select either.

Select Search Active Directory at the top of the window you may need to first select the Network tab on the upper left.

Search for Network, and click to open it.

To find and access a shared folder or printer: Under Share name, select a shared name to identify the printer. To send data from the machine to a computer on your network, you need to specify the settings of the computer that receives the data. Printer Properties, and then select the Sharing tab.

Right-click the printer you want to share.

From the Control Panel, open Devices and.

Because Security settings override Share permissions, it is possible for people on the Permissions list to be denied access to the share because they either are not specified or are denied specifically in the Security list.ДЇAT32 does not provide the same level of security as NTFS if you're using FAT32, you will not see the Security tab. Security tab to ensure that they are properly set to allow access to the share.

If you are using NTFS, check the permissions in the.

If you would like to grant access to particular groups or individuals, click Permissions to add the appropriate groups or usernames.

In the appropriate fields, type the name of the share (as it appears to other computers), the maximum number of simultaneous users, and any comments that should appear beside it.

Right-click the folder or drive you want to share.

Once File and Printer Sharing is installed, to share a folder or drive:

If the component is available, make sure it is checked.

If a dialog window appears telling you to restart your computer, do so.

Select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft.

In the area below 'This connection uses the following items:', look for File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.

Right-click the local connection icon and select.

Navigate to the Network and Sharing Center.

To verify that File and Printer Sharing is on your computer (typically installed by default): Verify that the sharing component is installed

Setup local network file sharing