Windows 10: How to unshare a folder in Windows 10?

Discus and support How to unshare a folder in Windows 10? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I accidently shared the Users folder of my Windows 10 PC. I wanted to share the Public folder. Now the 'Share' button under Properties -> Sharing is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by HansSchmidt7, Feb 11, 2021.

  1. HANSSCHMIDT7
    HansSchmidt7 Win User

    How to unshare a folder in Windows 10?


    I accidently shared the Users folder of my Windows 10 PC. I wanted to share the Public folder. Now the 'Share' button under Properties -> Sharing is greyed out. How can I unshare this folder? I have Administrator privileges of course. And I already did a restart.

    :)
     
    HansSchmidt7, Feb 11, 2021
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 11, 2021
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  3. JERICHO LAP
    Jericho Lap Win User
    Windows 10 calendar - unshare an event

    Hi Patty,

    For steps on how to unshare your calendar, please refer to Daniel Jackson's
    reply on May 5, 2011 by clicking on this
    LINK.

    Regards.
     
    Jericho Lap, Feb 11, 2021
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    How to unshare a folder in Windows 10?

    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, Feb 11, 2021
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