Windows 10: How do I share/unshare files/apps across local users? It Should be simple but its not.

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  1. VESSYCOLEMAN
    VessyColeman Win User

    How do I share/unshare files/apps across local users? It Should be simple but its not.


    As the title says, how do I share/unshare apps/files across my local windows user accounts? I have three users: 1. Me2. Wife3. DaughterI have many games installed to my pc as well as loads of photos and videos. however all are only viewable on my user account. nothing else is visible on my wifes or daughters accounts. The only apps that are are game launchers like Steam and Epic.I want my wife to be able to see and use everything I have but Windows seems to want me to install everything two or three times more than what I need to. I don't want the game launchers on my daughters account as she

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    VessyColeman, Dec 1, 2022
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  2. PBCOPTER
    pbcopter Win User

    Is it not possible to share individual sub-folder under \Users?


    I was able to do what you want by unsharing Users and then sharing the individual folder, e.g. Stuff
    Select Network on your computer (the one that needs Users unshared), then select the same computer from list, Right click on the Users folder and select properties.
    Select Sharing and then advanced sharing. Uncheck Share this folder. Select OK. You may get a message afterward regarding find folder, just select ignor.
    Then go to the folder you want to share and select Sharing and add Everyone (or whomever) to the shared list. Use the advanced sharing option or it will re-share Users.
     
    pbcopter, Dec 1, 2022
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  3. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User
    Folder sharing in windows 10

    You can unshare the Users folder like so:

    1. Open the File Explorer
    2. Navigate to C:\
    3. Right-click Users, then left-click Properties
    4. Click Sharing, then Advanced Sharing
    5. Remove the tick mark to unshare the folder.

    Please remember to mark my reply by clicking "Did this solve your problem?".
     
    Frederik Long, Dec 1, 2022
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  4. TOPPINGLIFT
    toppinglift Win User

    How do I share/unshare files/apps across local users? It Should be simple but its not.

    Setting "Everyone" in File Sharing to Work with Specific Users

    I tried post #9 instructions and could not make them work. I am quoting them below for the convenience of anyone following the thread:
    Below is what I did to test the share access. The No. 1 settings granted everyone access. The No. 2 settings granted no user access, including the user on the "white list.":


    How do I share/unshare files/apps across local users? It Should be simple but its not. [​IMG]
     
    toppinglift, Dec 1, 2022
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