I can't create a "New File Share" on XP Home

[Mark]

I'm trying to create a new file share under
XP's Computer Management utility. (I'm using
XP Home and I'm logged on as the administrator.)

The help files on my computer tell me to go to:

Computer Management
-Systems Tools
--Shared Folders
---Shares

....and then choose "New File Share" from the ACTION
menu. Unfortunately, the "New File Share" option
is not offered on my ACTION menu. This screen shot
shows exactly what I mean:

http://telefog.com/glitch.jpg

On the other hand, if you look at the second screen
shot on this Gateway help page, you'll see that
the "New File Share" option is present:

http://support.gateway.com/s/SOFTWARE/MICROSOF/7509594/FAQ/750959402.shtml

Does any of you know why this option doesn't
show up on my computer's ACTION menu?

How could I fix the problem?

Thanks in advance.

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1366294709

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I'm trying to create a new file share under
XP's Computer Management utility. (I'm using
XP Home and I'm logged on as the administrator.)

The help files on my computer tell me to go to:

Computer Management
-Systems Tools
--Shared Folders
---Shares

...and then choose "New File Share" from the ACTION
menu. Unfortunately, the "New File Share" option
is not offered on my ACTION menu. This screen shot
shows exactly what I mean:

http://telefog.com/glitch.jpg

On the other hand, if you look at the second screen
shot on this Gateway help page, you'll see that
the "New File Share" option is present:

http://support.gateway.com/s/SOFTWARE/MICROSOF/7509594/FAQ/750959402.shtml

Does any of you know why this option doesn't
show up on my computer's ACTION menu?

How could I fix the problem?

Thanks in advance.

**********
1366294709

Windows XP Home Edition doesn't have the "New File Share" option,
Mark. It only exists on Windows XP Professional, and only when simple
file sharing is disabled.

To create a new file share, navigate to the desired disk or folder in
My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click it, and click Sharing and
Security.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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