Question : How to share folder within a workgroup on a PC running Windows XP Pro SP2

In a workgroup of several PCs,   On one PC, a folder was shared out for others in the workgroup to backup their files.

Right now, these users cannot access to the folder.

This PC is currently running Windows XP SP2.

I did not established when this happen, before or after the upgrade to Windows XP Pro SP2.  I did however established that this OC, and others in the group were infested with Viruses that are cleaned.  (using a PE Builder with later virus cleaner.)

On examing the PC, I made the following changes:

1. check and turn off Simple File Sharing
2 Set  local security ploicis for item  "Network access: Sharing and security model",  to "Classic - local users authenticate as themselves".

After doing so, I still unable to access to the folder.

In fact access to this PC from another PC, I have an error right off, there is no logon screen at all.

Anyone faces similar problem?

Answer : How to share folder within a workgroup on a PC running Windows XP Pro SP2

You're more than welcome

Well, generally speaking, yes.

When you open up the computer in Network Neighborhood, it will show all non-hidden shares.  At least it should.  Hidden shares are any share preceded by a dollar sigh ($), the base ones with WinXP being Admin$, C$, and IPC$.

However, sometimes shares won't show up, for whatever reason.  In those cases you can track down the share manually, or map to the drive.

Hopefully you can get things sorted.