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How to Create a Shared Drive on a Home Network
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Networking computers allow you to share data through the hard drives of every computer within the network. You need to configure the hard drive for sharing data. This works differently, as it depends on the version of Windows OS running on your computer. Check your computer's operating system and follow the steps below to set up a shared drive.
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Set Up a Shared Drive in Windows 98 and Windows ME
Step 1
Go to "My Computer."
Step 2
Locate the drive you wish to share. Choose between C or D drives.
Step 3
Right-click on the hard drive icon and click "Sharing" from the shortcut menu.
Step 4
Select the "Shared As" option. Type the name of the shared folders. Click "OK." Close the dialog box.
Step 5
Set preferences for sharing. Choose from the three options available-Read Only, Full or Password Protected.
Step 6
Verify the status. That shared file/drive will have the sign of a hand below its icon.
Set Up a Shared Drive in Windows 2000
Step 1
Go to "My Computer."
Step 2
Locate the drive you wish to share. Choose between C or D drives.
Step 3
Right-click on the hard drive icon and click "Sharing" from the shortcut menu.
Step 4
Select the "Share This Folder" option. Click the "New Share" button to create a new share for the drive. Doing so will open the New Share dialog box.
Step 5
Click on the "New Share" button located on the right side of the window toward the bottom.
Step 6
Type the name of the drive you want to share in the New Share box, followed by a "$" sign. For example, type "C$" if you want to share drive C.
Step 7
Click the "Permission" button and select the users you want to allow. You can allow up to 10 users to share the drive.
Step 8
Click "OK" and return to the dialogue box where the "Share Name" option appears.
Step 9
Click on "Apply."
Set Up a Shared Drive in Windows XP
Step 1
Go to "My Computer."
Step 2
Locate the drive you wish to share. Choose between C or D drives.
Step 3
Right-click on the hard drive icon and click "Sharing" from the shortcut menu.
Step 4
Select the "Share This Folder" on the "Network" option. Enter a name by which you wish to share this folder.
Step 5
Select the "Allow Network Users to Change My Files" option. Click "OK." Close the dialog box.
Tips & Warnings
Set preferences to allow full or partial access to other users. You can choose to view files using other machines, but may prefer not to modify or edit them depending on your preference.
Set passwords for additional security, especially when you have an Internet connection shared on the network.
Do not share P2P (peer-to-peer) sharing folders over the machines when using file-sharing software such as Kazaa or Napster. These folders have a high security risk, especially in Windows XP.
How to Connect a Network Disk Drive
A network disk drive is a drive that is shared across a network. Connecting a shared drive to your home network can increase the overall file storage capacity of all of the computers in your house. By making the drive a shared network drive, all network users will be able to manage the drive in tandem, providing a communal drive for all your file storage needs. Connecting and setting up a network drive should take no longer than 30 minutes.
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
• USB Hard Drive
1. Step 1
Attach the USB hard drive to the main computer in the home. The drive will be auto-detected by your operating system.
2. Step 2
Format the USB hard drive by going to "My Computer," right-clicking on the drive letter, then selecting the "Format" option. Format the drive in NTFS, as it is slightly faster than FAT32 drives.
3. Step 3
Share the drive across the network by going to the "Network and Sharing Center" to enable file sharing. Click on the "Start" menu, then click on "Control Panel" to find the Sharing Center. From there, scroll down until you see the option for file sharing, and toggle it on.
4. Step 4
Ensure that the drive is shared by going to "My Computer," then right-clicking on the drive letter. Select the option for "Sharing," then click on the button "Share" to share the drive if it is not already enabled.
How to Create a Shared Drive on a Home Network
Contributor
By eHow Contributing Writer
Article Rating: (15 Ratings)
Networking computers allow you to share data through the hard drives of every computer within the network. You need to configure the hard drive for sharing data. This works differently, as it depends on the version of Windows OS running on your computer. Check your computer's operating system and follow the steps below to set up a shared drive.
Print Article
Add to Favorites
Flag Article
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Set Up a Shared Drive in Windows 98 and Windows ME
Step 1
Go to "My Computer."
Step 2
Locate the drive you wish to share. Choose between C or D drives.
Step 3
Right-click on the hard drive icon and click "Sharing" from the shortcut menu.
Step 4
Select the "Shared As" option. Type the name of the shared folders. Click "OK." Close the dialog box.
Step 5
Set preferences for sharing. Choose from the three options available-Read Only, Full or Password Protected.
Step 6
Verify the status. That shared file/drive will have the sign of a hand below its icon.
Set Up a Shared Drive in Windows 2000
Step 1
Go to "My Computer."
Step 2
Locate the drive you wish to share. Choose between C or D drives.
Step 3
Right-click on the hard drive icon and click "Sharing" from the shortcut menu.
Step 4
Select the "Share This Folder" option. Click the "New Share" button to create a new share for the drive. Doing so will open the New Share dialog box.
Step 5
Click on the "New Share" button located on the right side of the window toward the bottom.
Step 6
Type the name of the drive you want to share in the New Share box, followed by a "$" sign. For example, type "C$" if you want to share drive C.
Step 7
Click the "Permission" button and select the users you want to allow. You can allow up to 10 users to share the drive.
Step 8
Click "OK" and return to the dialogue box where the "Share Name" option appears.
Step 9
Click on "Apply."
Set Up a Shared Drive in Windows XP
Step 1
Go to "My Computer."
Step 2
Locate the drive you wish to share. Choose between C or D drives.
Step 3
Right-click on the hard drive icon and click "Sharing" from the shortcut menu.
Step 4
Select the "Share This Folder" on the "Network" option. Enter a name by which you wish to share this folder.
Step 5
Select the "Allow Network Users to Change My Files" option. Click "OK." Close the dialog box.
Tips & Warnings
Set preferences to allow full or partial access to other users. You can choose to view files using other machines, but may prefer not to modify or edit them depending on your preference.
Set passwords for additional security, especially when you have an Internet connection shared on the network.
Do not share P2P (peer-to-peer) sharing folders over the machines when using file-sharing software such as Kazaa or Napster. These folders have a high security risk, especially in Windows XP.
How to Connect a Network Disk Drive
A network disk drive is a drive that is shared across a network. Connecting a shared drive to your home network can increase the overall file storage capacity of all of the computers in your house. By making the drive a shared network drive, all network users will be able to manage the drive in tandem, providing a communal drive for all your file storage needs. Connecting and setting up a network drive should take no longer than 30 minutes.
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
• USB Hard Drive
1. Step 1
Attach the USB hard drive to the main computer in the home. The drive will be auto-detected by your operating system.
2. Step 2
Format the USB hard drive by going to "My Computer," right-clicking on the drive letter, then selecting the "Format" option. Format the drive in NTFS, as it is slightly faster than FAT32 drives.
3. Step 3
Share the drive across the network by going to the "Network and Sharing Center" to enable file sharing. Click on the "Start" menu, then click on "Control Panel" to find the Sharing Center. From there, scroll down until you see the option for file sharing, and toggle it on.
4. Step 4
Ensure that the drive is shared by going to "My Computer," then right-clicking on the drive letter. Select the option for "Sharing," then click on the button "Share" to share the drive if it is not already enabled.