Checking the Network Profile

On the computer where the shared folder will be created, check whether folder sharing is available.

  1. Log in to the computer where the shared folder will be created by the administrator authority user account.

  2. Select Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

  3. Click Advanced sharing settings, and then click for the profile with (current profile) in the displayed network profiles.

  4. Check whether Turn on file and printer sharing is selected on File and Printer Sharing.

    If already selected, click Cancel and close the window.

    When you change the settings, click Save Changes and close the window.