Windows 10: How Do I /Really/ Share a Folder in Win10?

I've pretty much exhausted the "Help" stuff. Some of it works.

But I have a couple problems.

The first may not be a problem. When trying to share

\\NOTEBOOKGUY\Users\pspem\DiskImages

the Share tab on Properties changes this from

DiskImages


\\NOTEBOOKGUY\Users\pspem\

to

DiskImages


\\NOTEBOOKGUY\

and Network from a different Win10 computer now shows

DiskImages

Users

as being on the same level under NOTEBOOKGUY.

I mention this because the other directories I have shared from the Notebook have all been shown under Users\pspem -- and they work.

The other problem is that I don't have "permission" to access it. Well, the "Security" Tab disagrees with this assessment; it believes I have permission to do /everything/ to this directory. But, of course, it is working on

\\NOTEBOOKGUY\Users\pspem\DiskImages

and not on

\\NOTEBOOKGUY\DiskImages


So the main question is:

-- is Win10 actually supposed to be placing the folder directly under the computer name, instead of in its proper place in the hierarchy?

If not, how do I get it to do what it is supposed to be doing? The folders that work appear to match in terms of everything else permissions, owner, propagation.

If it is, how do I set the permissions note that they /are/ set on the Sharing tab's Advanced Sharing dialogue -- I am asking how this is /really/ done since that clearly doesn't work so that they actually apply to this allegedly-available network object?

:)

 

?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

hmmm?
Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile

 

How to stop sharing folder for windows 10?

Referring to following link, I would like to know on how to stop sharing folder for windows 10.

I cannot find Stop Sharing option on step 5.

Use these steps to stop sharing any folder on Windows 10:

1. Open Start.
   
2. Search for Computer Management and click the top result to open the experience.
   
3. Expand the Shared Folders branch from the left pane.
   
4. Click the Shares item.
   
5. Right-click the folder that you no longer want to share and the Stop Sharing option.
   

Furthermore, ADMIN$ is found to be Remote Admin under computer management.

There is no option to stop it as well.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop sharing and remote?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

How to stop sharing a network folder on Windows 10 • Pureinfotech

 

How do I share a folder that is on a storage drive to my Homegroup?

I have a Homegroup set up to specifically share to my WDTVLive media streamer, all the default file folders (that are listed in the default share window) show up and the videos , music and pictures work fine.

However, I have a storage drive for media that will not show up either in the share list or in my WDTVLive

I already right clicked on the folder I want to share and selected "Share with Homegroup View and Edit" but it still doesn't show up as being shared and I cannot view it.

How do I "simply" add this folder to the default list of shared folders?

thanks

RC