right-click once the drive or folder that you want to make available to other users.
click sharing, and then click share as. in the share name box, enter a name for the drive or folder you are sharing, (eg: c-drive, cd-rom, john, etc.).
next, decide on the access type that you want to give other users. read-only access lets other users view the files on your pc. full access lets users create, change, or delete files on your pc. depends on password lets users have read-only and/or full access, depending on the password that you decide to give them.
use your mouse to select the access type that you want other users to have. if you want to assign access password(s), type them into the password box (es).
if you are sharing a cable modem or dsl broadband connection that you will be using to access the internet, you should protect all of your shared drives and printers with private passwords. when finished, click apply, followed by ok.