Sharing a folder is grayed out

[rpf717]

The title says it all.

I'm running a 3 computer network, all with Win XP. On one of the computers when I click the "sharing and security" preferences, and then the "Sharing" tab, the checkbox to "Share this folder on the network" is grayed out. I'm am logged on as the adminisitrator, and have tried several folders in two different partitions with no luck. The computer is able to access all the shared files and printers on the network from the other 2 computers.

Does anyone have any clue to what might be causing this or what settings I need to change to allow me to share a folder on this computer?

Thanks in advance

 

[skyking]

In windows explorer, select tools>folder options>view

scroll down to the bottom and uncheck "use simple filesharing(recommended)"

 

[rpf717]

Well,

That's actually the way I had it when i first had trouble. When I uncheck that box, and right click on a folder, "Sharing and security" is not even an option. If I check the use simple file sharing, it is available as a choice, but once you click on it, it's grayed out as I've described above.

Grrrr. . .

Frustrated.

Any other ideas?

 

[rpf4]

Still not having any luck with this. Any networking wizards out there that can help?

Thanks

 

[classy]

Is this XP home or Pro?