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phoenixam

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I am currently using Windows XP Home and was wondering how I would be able to share files over a network and require a log in for someone to view the contents of my computers. I remember it was possible I just don't remember how.

How can I configure it so that if I take my laptop to connect to another network that other users on that network can just randomly access my files?
 
Don't think it is possible with XP Home you will need Proffesional.
 
Did you just completely ignore Robo?

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
imple File Sharing is enabled by default on Windows XP Professional systems that are members of a workgroup (typically used in small networks) rather than a domain (typically used in large corporate networks). For full details, see our article on Simple File Sharing. There are no passwords or access restrictions and, with one exception described in the article, everything that's shared is accessible by everyone on the network. Simple File Sharing is the only type of sharing available in Windows XP Home Edition.
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http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm
Hiding a Shared Disk or Folder
The answer is to create a hidden share by adding a dollar sign ('$') to the end of the share name. A hidden share doesn't appear in My Network Places or Network Neighborhood on any of the networked computers. In order to access a hidden share you need to already know the name of it.

Warning: Using hidden shares is a good way to keep their contents out of the hands of casual users, but a determined individual using certain techniques and/or utilities will be able to detect them. Therefore, you should not rely on hidden shares to provide security for any truly sensitive data.
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