XP Firewall and Folder Sharing 1

[boxster8]

Hi All,

Is it possible to share a folder between three home computers in the same workgroup with XP SP2, but with the firewall turned on? If so, how? I need them to be able to share a "Lotus notes" file, with Lotus notes being installed on each machine. Thanks in advance!

Best Regards,
Don

 

[eyec]

yes, turn on File Sharing on each machine and check your Firewall settings for each.

 

[boxster8]

Eyec,

Thanks...and Good Morning. Sorry, one more question. What do you mean exactly when you mention "check firewall settings"? I can't see in the settings for firewalls regarding adding a folder.

Best Regards,
Don

 

[eyec]

open Firewall click on Exceptions & make sure the File Sharing box is checked

 

[smah]

And.... you should make that exception so that it only applies to computers your local subnet, not all computers on the internet.

 

[linney]

Simple File Sharing- enabled

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm

Simple File Sharing - disabled

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm