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File and print sharing can be enabled or disabled in different ways:

• From the Network Connections Window
• From the Network and Sharing Center 

To perform the following action, you must be logged into Administrative user mode and have access to the Administrator password in case you are prompted for it.

From the Start menu, right-click Network then select Properties.

Result: The Network Connections window displays.

Under Tasks located on the left-hand side of the window, click Manage network connections.

Result: The Network and Sharing Center window displays.

Right click on the correct Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties.

Uncheck File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.

Click OK.

Result: Network Connection Properties window closes.

1. Click X to close the Network Connections window.
2. Click X to close the Network and Sharing Center.

From the Start menu, right-click Network then select Properties.

Result: The Network and Sharing Center window displays.

Click On next to File sharing.

Select Turn off file sharing, then click Apply.

Result: After selecting Apply, the User Account Control window displays and the window behind it goes black.

Select Turn off network discovery, then click Apply.

Result: After selecting Apply, the User Account Control window displays and the window behind it goes black.