How to Turn on File & Printer Sharing Remotely
If you want to share files between computers on a network, but aren't actually sitting in front of the computer that has the files, you can log into that machine using "Remote Desktop Connection" and enable file and printer sharing remotely. Note, however, that this will only work if the computer you need to connect with is already on. There is no way to remotely turn on a computer.
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Instructions
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Click "Start All Programs." Open the folder labeled "Accessories" and click on the icon labeled "Remote Desktop Connection."
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Type the name of the computer you want to remotely connect to into the "Remote Desktop Connection" box. Click "Connect."
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Click "Start."
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Click "Control Panel."
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Click "Network and Sharing Center." Click "Change Advanced Sharing Settings." Click "Turn on file and printer sharing." Click "Save Changes." File and printer sharing has now been enabled remotely on your second computer.
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