Sharing Folders

1. Open My Computer.
2. Locate the file or folder you wish to share.
3. Right click and choose Sharing and Security.
4. Click If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive, click here if you are sharing a drive or go to the next step.
5. Click Share this folder on the network.

6. If you want people to be able to change your files or folders click on Allow network users to change my files.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 until all the files and folders you wish to share have been shared.

Sharing Your Printer

1. Click on the Start.
2. Click on Control Panel.
3. On the left hand side click on Switch To Classic View. If it?s not there your already in classic view.
4. Click on Printers and Faxes.
5. Right Click on the printer you want to share and then click on Sharing.
6. Click on Share this printer.
7. Click OK,

That basically wraps up networking in Windows XP.

This was not meant be an advanced tutorial. This guide will get you through basic setup and get you started on your own network, hooked up at work, or playing games at a LAN party.