Simple File Sharing Missing In XP Pro

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by DasFox, Mar 11, 2009.

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  1. DasFox

    DasFox Registered Member

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    A friends computer was infected, after cleaning it I noticed under:

    Tools - Folder Options - View - Advanced settings...

    There is no option at the bottom for simple file sharing, it seems some malware removed the option.

    Anyone know how I can add it back in? ( Guess I need to add back a reg. entry)

    THANKS

    P.S. My bad this is XP Home, my understanding is Home doesn't have this option, correct?
     
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  2. prius04

    prius04 Registered Member

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    Correct; simple file sharing is always enabled in XP Home. Consequently, no such checkbox appears in Advanced Settings.
     
  3. DasFox

    DasFox Registered Member

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    Thanks
     
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