Enable File and Printer Sharing in Windows 8

Introduction

 

In this article, we are explaining how to enable File and Printer Sharing in Windows 8. Windows 8 provides the two methods for File Sharing directly for your computer. First, you can share files from any folder on your computer and second it can be done from the Public folder. You can Share the File or Folder using your computer or another computer on the same network. These two methods allow you to share files or folders with someone on the same network using your computer or a different computer.

 

Windows 8 provides the File Sharing and Printer Sharing. You can share the printer on your computer. If the printer is attached to your computer then you can share it with anyone on the same network. It does not matter what type of printer is installed on your computer. If it is a directly attached printer cable then using the cable, you can share it.

 

Two Methods for File Sharing

1. Share Files from any folder In this method, you can decide who will be able to make changes to the files you share and what kind of changes they can make to them. You can share files or folders with someone using your computer or another computer on the same network. In this method, Share Permission can be granted to an individual or group of users on the same network.
2. From the Public folder In this method, you can move or copy files to your public folder. If you turn on the File Sharing for a public folder, everyone can access and see all files available on your network and have a personal account on a computer.

Steps How to Enable File and Printer Sharing in Windows 8

 

Step 1

 

You can move the cursor on the bottom-right and click on the search box and type in it what you want.

 

 

Step 2

 

In the search box, you can type the name "Control Panel" and click on the Control Panel.

 

 

Step 3

 

In this step, you click on "System and Security".

 

 

Step 4

 

In this step, click on "Network and Security".

 

 

Step 5

 

In this step, click on "View Network Status and Tasks" under the Network and Sharing Center.

 

 

Step 6

 

In this step, click on "Change Advanced Sharing Settings" in the left pane of the Window.

 

 

Step 7

 

In this step, you can select the option Turn On or Off File and Printer Sharing and click on the "Save Changes" button.

 

 

Summary 

 

In this article, we learned about Enable File and Printer Sharing in Windows 8.