How do I.....

[Jaziek]

turn off password protection for file sharing across a home network?

 

Pretty simple question, I'm sure theres a simple answer, but windows sure as hell doesnt want to give it to me?

[Sbrideau]

Which version of Windows do you use?

[Wisp]

On vista, right click on the internet/network symbol in the taskbar, go to the network and sharing center and then there are options for sharing at the bottom.

[Stragomagus]

search terms used: "how to turn off password protection for file sharing in windows"

 

Windows XP:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874

 

Windows Vista in regards to separate user account:

http://www.vistaheads.com/forums/microsoft-public-windows-vista-security/107015-cant-disable-password-protected-file-sharing.html

 

Windows Vista on how to enable file sharing without a password:

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-enable-file-sharing-on-vista-without-any-password/

 

search terms used: "how to turn off password protection for file sharingon a network in windows"

 

Windows Vista on how to enable file sharing on a network(has the password thing you are looking for too):

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

 

 

Hope this is of great help.

[Jaziek]

thanks for the help, strago. I am using vista, but the problem is that the option to turn off password sharing isnt there on my network and sharing centre.

[InkofDeath]

Pictures help in this situation or make sure you're on an administrator account/have admin rights.