Gateway DX430X, User Manual

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CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer
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Un-sharing drives and folders
To un-share drives or folders:
1
Click ( Start ), then click Computer .
2
Right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, then click Share .
3
Click Advanced Sharing , then click Share this folder (or drive) to uncheck the box.
4
Click Apply , then click OK .
Sharing printers
To share printers:
1
Click ( Start ), then click Control Panel . The Control Panel window opens.
2
Under Hardware and Sound , click Printer The Printers window opens.
3
Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing on the
menu.
4
On the Sharing tab, click Share this printer , then click OK .
Using the network
After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can:
•
View shared drives and folders
•
Map a network drive
•
Open and copy files stored on other network computers
•
Print documents on network printers
Viewing shared drives and folders
To view shared drives and folders:
1
Click ( Start ), then click Network . The Network window opens.
2
If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under the menu bar, then click
Turn on network discover and file sharing .
3
Double-click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to view.
All shared drives and folders are listed.
Help
For more information about workgroups, click Start , then click Help and Support .
Type workgroups in the Search Help box, then press E
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