Setting Network Sharing Options
In the Network and Sharing Center you can set options to share files, printers, public folders, and media on the network. Sharing files, public folders, and printers provides a convenient way to share information and resources over a network. In addition, you can also share the media files in your Windows Media Player library over a network (New!). If you have a private network, you can play shared media files on another computer using Windows Media Player, or other networked digital media player (also called a digital media receiver), such as Xbox 360. When you open a shared media folder in the Network folder, the networked media player, such as Windows Media Player, opens, where you can play the shared media files as if the files were on your computer.
Set File or Public Folder Sharing Options
Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click the Network and Sharing icon in Classic view.
If necessary, click the down arrow (circle button) to the right of the File sharing to display options.
Click the Turn on file sharing or Turn off file sharing option.
If necessary, click the down arrow (circle button) to the right of the Public folder sharing to display options.
Select the sharing option you want.
Click Apply.
When you’re done, click the Close button.
See AlsoSee “Sharing Folders or Files with Others” on page 92 for information on using the Shared Documents folder. |
Set Media Sharing Options
Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click the Network and Sharing icon in Classic view.
If necessary, click the down arrow (circle button) to the right of the Media sharing to display options.
Click Change.
Select Share my media check box, and then click OK.
Select a share location, and then click Allow.
To change the media types, and star of parental ratings, click Settings, and then click OK.
Click OK.
When you’re done, click the Close button.
Click the 
Double-click a shared media icon.
Use Windows Media Player to play the shared media files.
When you’re done, click the