On a Microsoft network, you must have Client for Microsoft Networks installed in order to enable file and printer sharing. With Client for Microsoft Networks installed, you can enable sharing, and you can modify the properties of folders and printers in order to share them. Client for Microsoft Networks is by default installed at initial setup. You can install Client for Microsoft Networks manually if it has been removed.

1. In Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.

2. On the Configuration tab click Add, The Select Network Component Type dialog box appears.

3. Click Client and click Add. The Select Network Client dialog box appears .

4. Click Microsoft, and then click Client for Microsoft Networks.

5. Click OK. After installing Client for Microsoft Networks, you can allow other computers on the network to access shared data on your computer by enabling file and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.