Microsoft KB Archive/291784

= Sharing Command Is Not Available on Drives and Some System Folders =

Q291784

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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SYMPTOMS
If you attempt to apply the Sharing command on drives and some system folders, it may not be available as expected.

NOTE: This article does not apply to Microsoft Windows XP Professional systems installed with a network domain.

CAUSE
By default, the Sharing command is removed from drives and some system folders to reduce the possibility of accidental deletion or corruption across the network.

RESOLUTION
To override the default behavior and make the Sharing command available, follow these steps:


 * 1) Hold down the CTRL key while you right-click the drive or folder.
 * 2) Continue to hold down the CTRL key, and then click Sharing.
 * 3) Click the Sharing tab, and then share the drive or folder.

STATUS
This behavior is by design for the reason explained in the &quot;Cause&quot; section.

Additional query words: CD ROM CD-ROM my computer explorer root

Keywords : kbenv kbtool

Issue type : kbprb

Technology : kbWinXPProSearch kbWinXPHomeSearch kbWinXPSearch

Last Reviewed: October 18, 2001

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