How to Configure XP Home to Share System Folders
Windows XP (and all recent Windows operating systems) gives users the ability to share system folders on a network. This setting can come in very handy in home or work environments where file transfers between computers are necessary (for viewing and/or editing). Users have the ability to set sharing permissions to allow other network users to have read-only permission or full control. The straightforward file sharing interface provided by Windows XP (all editions including XP Home) makes configuring share settings very simple.
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Instructions
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Right-click on the system folder (or folders) you want to configure for sharing and click on "Sharing and Security." To open share options for multiple folders at once, either right-click on the parent folder or right-click and drag to select multiple folders.
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Click the checkbox next to "Share this folder on the network" to enable file sharing on the selected folder(s).
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Click the checkbox next to "Allow network users to change my files" to enable network users to modify your files, if desired. If you leave this box unchecked network users will only be granted "Read-only" access to your files (no modification). Press "Apply" then "OK" to save your settings and exit the folder properties.
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