Microsoft Windows XP is discontinued and end-of-life support ended in 2014.
Upgrade to Windows 10 to obtain important security patches and feature updates.
This content is retained for those who cannot upgrade XP to a modern version of Windows.
However, it can be enabled and disabled in Windows XP Professional.
Go to theStartMenu or Windows XP Desktop and openMy Computer.
Go to theToolsmenu and chooseFolder Options.
To disable Simple File Sharing, clear theUse Simple File Sharing (Recommended)check box.
SelectOKto end the Folder Options dialog box.
The configs for Simple File Sharing are now updated; no computer reboot is required.
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Enabling Simple File Sharing prevents the ability to assign user-level passwords to shares.
Simple File Sharing always remains disabled for computers joined to domains.
