Simple File Sharing is a feature introduced in Microsoft Windows XP. Simple File Sharing removes some file sharing security options available in other versions of Windows. This helps Windows XP administrators quickly set up folder shares.
Simple File Sharing (SFS) is always enabled and cannot be disabled in Windows XP Home Edition. The below step-by-step instructions explain how to enable/disable SFS in Windows XP Professional.
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http://compnetworking. about.com/cs/winxpnetworking/h t/winxpsfs.htm

Answered by Raksha , an ibibo Master, at 9:15 AM on June 27, 2008

well, Simple File Sharing permits controlling both sharing and NTFS permissions at the folder level. Network access is through a guest account. Windows XP Home Edition always has Simple File Sharing enabled. By default, it is turned off in Windows Professional when it joins a workgroup.

The below step-by-step instructions explain how to enable/disable SFS in Windows XP Professional.

1. Open My Computer from the Start Menu or Windows XP Desktop. A new My Computer window will appear.

2. Open the Tools menu and choose the "Folder Options..." option from this menu. A new Folder Options window will appear.

3. Click on the View tab and locate the "Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended)" checkbox in the list of Advanced Settings.

4. To enable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is checked. To disable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is not checked. Click inside the checkbox to alternately enable and disable the option.

5. Click OK to close the Folder Options window. The settings for Simple File Sharing are now updated; no computer reboot is required.


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Answered by Romi , an ibibo Master, at 7:04 PM on June 20, 2008

Simple File Sharing permits controlling both sharing and NTFS permissions at the folder level. Network access is through a guest account. Windows XP Home Edition always has Simple File Sharing enabled. By default, it is turned off in Windows Professional when it joins a workgroup. Classic file sharing is used when Windows XP Pro joins a domain. Windows XP Home cannot join a domain. Simple File Sharing can be disabled in Windows XP Pro when it is a member of a workgroup. When it is disabled security can be controlled for individual user accounts.

To disable Simple File Sharing, click start, double-click My Computer, Tools, Folder Options, View tab, at the bottom of the list uncheck Use simple file sharing (Recommended).

Ref: How to configure file sharing in Windows XP

Answered by Om Prakash , an ibibo Master, at 6:54 PM on June 05, 2008

hello radhe Simple File Sharing removes some file sharing security options available in other versions of Windows. This helps Windows XP administrators quickly set up folder shares.

Simple File Sharing (SFS) is always enabled and cannot be disabled in Windows XP Home Edition. The below step-by-step instructions explain how to enable/disable SFS in Windows XP Professional.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: < 1 minute
Here's How:
Open My Computer from the Start Menu or Windows XP Desktop. A new My Computer window will appear.
Open the Tools menu and choose the "Folder Options..." option from this menu. A new Folder Options window will appear.
Click on the View tab and locate the "Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended)" checkbox in the list of Advanced Settings.
To enable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is checked. To disable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is not checked. Click inside the checkbox to alternately enable and disable the optionClick OK to close the Folder Options window. The settings for Simple File Sharing are now updated; no computer reboot is required.
Tips:
The Simple File Sharing checkbox should be at or near the bottom of the Advanced Settings list in the My Computer Folder Options.
Enabling Simple File Sharing prevents the ability to assign user-level passwords to shares. When Simple File Sharing is enabled on a computer, remote users will not be prompted for a password when accessing that computer's shares.
If the Windows XP Professional computer is part of a Windows domain rather than a Windows workgroup, this process for enabling or disabling Simple File Sharing has no effect. Simple File Sharing always remains disabled for computers joined to domains.
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Answered by raj u , an ibibo Master, at 1:14 PM on June 04, 2008

Simple File Sharing permits controlling both sharing and NTFS permissions at the folder level. Network access is through a guest account. Windows XP Home Edition always has Simple File Sharing enabled. By default, it is turned off in Windows Professional when it joins a workgroup. Classic file sharing is used when Windows XP Pro joins a domain. Windows XP Home cannot join a domain. Simple File Sharing can be disabled in Windows XP Pro when it is a member of a workgroup. When it is disabled security can be controlled for individual user accounts. To disable Simple File Sharing, click start, double-click My Computer, Tools, Folder Options, View tab, at the bottom of the list uncheck Use simple file sharing (Recommended).

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 7:53 PM on June 03, 2008

Hi,

You can disable simple file sharing in windows as-

Simple File Sharing permits controlling both sharing and NTFS permissions at the folder level. Network access is through a guest account. Windows XP Home Edition always has Simple File Sharing enabled. By default, it is turned off in Windows Professional when it joins a workgroup. Classic file sharing is used when Windows XP Pro joins a domain. Windows XP Home cannot join a domain. Simple File Sharing can be disabled in Windows XP Pro when it is a member of a workgroup. When it is disabled security can be controlled for individual user accounts.

To disable Simple File Sharing, click start, double-click My Computer, Tools, Folder Options, View tab, at the bottom of the list uncheck Use simple file sharing (Recommended).

For more detail, Please visit the site-
http://it-techinfo.com/how-c an-one-disable-or-enable-simple-fil e-sharing-in-windows-xp.html

Answered by Ajay Pal , an ibibo Master, at 3:49 PM on June 02, 2008

well Radhe, Simple File Sharing permits controlling both sharing and NTFS permissions at the folder level. Network access is through a guest account. Windows XP Home Edition always has Simple File Sharing enabled. By default, it is turned off in Windows Professional when it joins a workgroup. Classic file sharing is used when Windows XP Pro joins a domain. Windows XP Home cannot join a domain. Simple File Sharing can be disabled in Windows XP Pro when it is a member of a workgroup. When it is disabled security can be controlled for individual user accounts. To disable Simple File Sharing, click start, double-click My Computer, Tools, Folder Options, View tab, at the bottom of the list uncheck Use simple file sharing (Recommended).
For more detail, Please visit the site-
http://it-techinfo.com/ how-c an-o

Answered by satyaiitk , an ibibo Master, at 12:02 PM on June 02, 2008

well, Simple File Sharing permits controlling both sharing and NTFS permissions at the folder level. Network access is through a guest account. Windows XP Home Edition always has Simple File Sharing enabled. By default, it is turned off in Windows Professional when it joins a workgroup.

The below step-by-step instructions explain how to enable/disable SFS in Windows XP Professional.

1. Open My Computer from the Start Menu or Windows XP Desktop. A new My Computer window will appear.

2. Open the Tools menu and choose the "Folder Options..." option from this menu. A new Folder Options window will appear.

3. Click on the View tab and locate the "Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended)" checkbox in the list of Advanced Settings.

4. To enable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is checked. To disable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is not checked. Click inside the checkbox to alternately enable and disable the option.

5. Click OK to close the Folder Options window. The settings for Simple File Sharing are now updated; no computer reboot is required.


Source Site could give you more information :
http://www.duxcw.com/fa q/win/x p/simpshare.htm

Answered by Saurabh , an ibibo Master, at 9:14 AM on June 02, 2008

Simple File Sharing is a feature introduced in Microsoft Windows XP. Simple File Sharing removes some file sharing security options available in other versions of Windows. This helps Windows XP administrators quickly set up folder shares.
Simple File Sharing (SFS) is always enabled and cannot be disabled in Windows XP Home Edition. The below step-by-step instructions explain how to enable/disable SFS in Windows XP Professional.
For details,please visit:
http://compnetworking. about.com/cs/winxpnetworking/h t/winxpsfs.htm

Answered by jaivir , an ibibo Master, at 8:23 AM on June 02, 2008

well;
Simple File Sharing permits controlling both sharing and NTFS permissions at the folder level. Network access is through a guest account. Windows XP Home Edition always has Simple File Sharing enabled. By default, it is turned off in Windows Professional when it joins a workgroup. Classic file sharing is used when Windows XP Pro joins a domain. Windows XP Home cannot join a domain. Simple File Sharing can be disabled in Windows XP Pro when it is a member of a workgroup. When it is disabled security can be controlled for individual user accounts.

To disable Simple File Sharing, click start, double-click My Computer, Tools, Folder Options, View tab, at the bottom of the list uncheck Use simple file sharing (Recommended).
For more detail, Please visit the site-
http://it-techinfo.com/ how-c an-o

Answered by kishore , an ibibo Master, at 7:42 AM on June 02, 2008