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How can I quickly share a folder on the network without a password?

How can I quickly share a folder on the network without a password? I would like to share data between two computers quite easily. Sometimes also to another device.

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To share a folder on your local network in Windows 10 without needing a password, follow these steps:

Enable Network Discovery and File Sharing:

  1. Open the Network and Sharing Center.
  2. Click on “Change advanced sharing settings.”
  3. Expand the “All Networks” section.
  4. Select “Turn off password protected sharing.”
  5. Click “Save changes.”

Set Up the Folder for Sharing:

  1. Right-click the folder you want to share and select “Properties.”
  2. In the Properties window, go to the “Sharing” tab.
  3. Click the “Share” button under Network File and Folder Sharing.
  4. Choose “Everyone” from the drop-down menu.
  5. Optionally, select a specific user account or create a new one.
  6. Set the permission level to “Read” or “Read and Write.”
  7. Click “Share” to finalize the setup.

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