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Disable File and Print Sharing in Windows XP

Last Updated: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 > Related Articles

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Summary

Learn how to disable file and print sharing in Windows XP.

Solution

1

From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

2

From the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet Connections.

3

From the Network and Internet Connections window, click Network Connections.

4

From the Network Connections window, right-click Local Area Connection, then select Properties.

5

In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, uncheck the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks box, then click OK.

6

From the Network Connections window, click X to close the window.

All steps complete.


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