About this tag
The sharing tab in Windows is a feature within File Explorer and folder properties that allows users to configure network sharing permissions for files and folders. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover issues where the sharing tab may be missing in Windows Server 2008, causing difficulties in setting up folder sharing. Users also report problems with the sharing tab in Windows 10, such as File Explorer freezing or crashing when clicking the Share tab, which can prevent access to sharing settings. Troubleshooting these issues often involves checking system updates, repairing system files, or adjusting group policies. Additionally, users seek guidance on sharing folders between different Windows versions, like Windows 7 and Windows 10, where the sharing tab is used to set permissions for network access.
  1. Rich73Kelly

    Windows 10 "File Explorer" issue

    I noticed this one other time a while back but, worked around it and let it go. It happened again today. When I open File Explorer, it opens with the Home menu open. If I click the File tab, a drop-down menu opens. BUT, if I click on either the Share or View tab, it freezes, I get the little red...
  2. B

    missing sharing tab in properties folder windows server 2008

    pls help this my problem how to solve ,,missing sharing tab in properties folder windows server 2008
    • bms
    • Thread
    • file sharing folder properties missing tab network settings server issues sharing tab tech support troubleshooting windows 2008 windows server
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  3. patlaw

    Windows 7 Folder Sharing with W10

    I'm trying to share a Windows 7 folder with a Windows 10 computer. I do NOT want to have identical user accounts on each machine. The objective is to share the folder, which I have done many times. Here are as many details as may be relevant: Password file sharing is turned off on both...
    • patlaw
    • Thread
    • access issues computer credential prompt file sharing home network network access network settings permissions read/write reboot security settings shared folders sharing tab troubleshooting windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking