EDIT

sorry there is a space between "advan" and "ced" in the code try this:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\SimpleSharing]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30518"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000002
"RegPath"="System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\LSA"
"ValueName"="ForceGuest"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51154"
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001

same thing again, make sure it is a .reg file

Edited November 9, 200718 yr by eyeball

I get the same error message which says it must be imported from inside the registry editor. I can open the editor but I don't know where to put this file.

start - run -> regedit

try file -> import, from within regedit

does that do it?

This popup scares me. I don't know what it means.

wow!, something is screwed up.

dont do that definatley not.

the only other thing i can think of trying apart from reinstalling windows is to manually create the entries

does anyone else have an idea on this?

I re-installed Windows about a 10 days ago to see if it would correct my problem, but it didn't. When I do this it is very time consuming because I have to reload SP2 and all the Windows updates since 2002. Everything else works just fine on my computer, except sharing my files.

I really appreciate everyones help! Thanks again! I will keep on trying!

ok i have another thougt.

if you open windows explorer and click tools -> folder options -> file types, is REG in there as a file type and set to open with registry editor?

im just trying to think why you couldnt import the reg file we created.

I have reg file types listed to be open with reg editor. I think I can import your file, but where it will go and what it will do to other files is unknown to me.

You're forgetting something: You can only disable simple file sharing in XP Pro, not home. This is one of the "Advantages" of Pro. Google it if you don't believe me.

look like he needs the details simple way, i hope i can help.

Open My Computer -> go to the top you see File - Edit - Favorites - Tools - Help

Click on Tools then click Folder Options , now you see at the very top: General - View - File Types - Offline Files

Click on View you see the square box say Advanced Settings:

Roll all the way down you will see the check box: Use simple file sharing (Recommended).

Ok check this box and click OK.

Now try to un-share and re-share again, restart your computer.

Check again if you able to share files, if not then tell us what the error messages.

I have a version 2002 of win XP home OS with SP2 and all the latest updates.

As stated by d1ck, there is no "disable simple file sharing" option in XP Home. I can confirm, we just lost 2 days .

i know this, but it is possible to add the functionality with the reg file i posted! the problem is that he cant import it

EDIT:

Hmmm, i have just googled it and someone suggests booting into safe mode, and they suggest as long as your the administrator it will show up in there

Edited November 12, 200718 yr by eyeball

The computers have XP HOME on them. With XP Home you are stuck with Simple File Sharing. If you can live with the restrictions of SFS, here's a guide. http://www.theeldergeek.com/quick_guide_to...ile_sharing.htm

If not, upgrade to XP Pro.

Well, I solved my problem the hard way. I formatted my hard drive and installed a fresh copy of Win XP PRO. Now I can share files and everything works fine. I have loaded all the same programs as before, one at a time. I still don't know why file sharing didn't work before. Thanks for all your help!

http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com/windo...-Tab-in-XP-Home