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How to Enable or Disable Public Folder Sharing on Windows 10

If you own a Windows 10 PC, you must have noticed that it comes with some pre-installed folders. Some of you might have questions regarding these folders and what they do. While some might not have paid attention to the same, others have built-up a curiosity to know about the same.<br>Source url:- https://bit.ly/3kFfFCR

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How to Enable or Disable Public Folder Sharing on Windows 10

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  1. How to Enable or Disable Public Folder Sharing on Windows 10 If you own a Windows 10 PC, you must have noticed that it comes with some pre-installed folders. Some of you might have questions regarding these folders and what they do. While some might not have paid attention to the same, others have built-up a curiosity to know about the same. Windows Operating System consists of some Public Folders that allows you to share files and folders using the same PC. Not only this, but it also enables you to share data with people using different systems but shared networks. Therefore, any folder can be shared automatically with others having access to your Public Folder. A Public Folder is present in the same Drive as your Windows, which is usually C:\Users\Public. Notably, these folders can be accessed by any local user on a Windows PC. In simple words, Public Folder is an essential part of your Windows computer as these files cut down the need to connect and forward files on emails or use any external devices. Source: Public Folder Sharing on Windows 10.

  2. Enabling or Disabling the Public Folder Sharing on a Windows PC Source: Public Folder Sharing on Windows 10.

  3. The steps to Enabling or Disabling the Public Folder Sharing on a Windows PC Even though anyone can open and work with the files stored in the Public Folder, you’ll still have to go through a set of permissions. Make sure you’re permitting the right person as any changes made will be reflected on your computer as well. • The steps to enable the Public Folder sharing on your Windows PC are: • Go to the ‘Start’ menu and launch the ‘Control Panel.’ • Select the ‘Network and Internet’ option from the menu. • Click on the ‘Network and Sharing Center’ option in the next window. • Select the ‘Change Advanced Sharing Settings’ option from the left toolbar. • Click on the drop-down icon for ‘All Networks’ to expand the menu. • Locate the ‘Public Folder Sharing’ section and tap on ‘Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public Folders’ option. • Hit the ‘Save Changes’ button. Note: You may enable ‘Password Protected Sharing’ for additional security. Source: Public Folder Sharing on Windows 10.

  4. Public Folder sharing on Windows 10 Source: Public Folder Sharing on Windows 10.

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