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What is Simple File Sharing and How to Disable It?

What is Simple File Sharing and How to Disable It?

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Yes, it is easy, but also unsafe

How to Enable or Disable File Sharing in Windows 10

Simple File Sharing is a feature built into Windows that makes it incredibly easy to share files and folders with other computers on your local network. It’s so easy that it’s also quite insecure. When you share a folder, anyone can access it, and there are no permissions or passwords to restrict access to the shared folder.

If you are using Windows XP Home Edition, this is the only option you have for sharing files. Windows XP Professional users can share files and folders with much more security. To share a folder using Simple File Sharing, right-click on a folder and choose Sharing and Security.

If this is the first time you are setting up sharing on your computer, you will be prompted to use the wizard or simply turn on File Sharing. I would only use the wizard if you are not running Service Pack 2 or later, as the wizard only turns on the Firewall to protect your computer from being accessed from the Internet.