
NOTE: Ensure that you have a minimum level of security on your antivirus or Internet security software in order to communicate with other computers in your network.

You will be prompted to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. In this example, WORKGROUP was the name used. NOTE: All computers in the network should have the same Workgroup name. On your desktop, right-click on My Computer and click Properties.Įnter a unique Computer Name and Workgroup name in the Workgroup field then click OK. Select Computer Name and then click on the Change… button. Right-click on Computer and click Properties.Ĭlick Advanced system settings under Control Panel Home. Select the Change advanced sharing settings. Right-click on Computer and select Properties. Summon the Charms bar and click the Search charm.Įnter computer in the Search field and press. You can now proceed to the Folder Sharing steps.

In this example, WORKGROUP is the name used.

Select Computer Name and click the Change… button.Įnter a unique Computer Name and Workgroup name then click OK. Select the Advanced system settings option. In the window that opens, right-click on Computer and select Properties. Select your computer's Operating System (OS):Ĭlick the Search icon on the system tray and enter computer in the Search field. To configure File sharing, you need to create a Workgroup name for your computers so you can see and access your files from all your computers within the network.
