How to Disable Simple File Sharing in Windows XP Home Edition
Restart your computer in "Safe Mode"., Login in as Administrator., Find the folder whose permissions you wish to change., Select the Security tab and change the permissions of the desired folder(s).
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Restart your computer in "Safe Mode".
To do this, follow these steps:
Restart your computer.
Before you see the Windows XP logo, hold down the F8 key.
Select Safe Mode. -
Step 2: Login in as Administrator.
You'll get a warning about running in "Safe Mode".
Click Yes. , Right click on that folder, and select Properties. , You can now change all the permissions of the folder just like you would in Windows
2000. -
Step 3: Find the folder whose permissions you wish to change.
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Step 4: Select the Security tab and change the permissions of the desired folder(s).
Detailed Guide
To do this, follow these steps:
Restart your computer.
Before you see the Windows XP logo, hold down the F8 key.
Select Safe Mode.
You'll get a warning about running in "Safe Mode".
Click Yes. , Right click on that folder, and select Properties. , You can now change all the permissions of the folder just like you would in Windows
2000.
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