Windows 7 How to View My Folders Being Shared on Network

[jmdennis]

Quite some time ago, someone else setup a share on my work pc, but I can't tell what was shared or who can view it. We have a wireless network in our office and we are all assigned to a Workgroup. I did test 1 other employee's pc and I was able to access my pc's 'Documents' folder so I know there is a share setup somewhere.

On my pc, if I open Explorer, right-click the 'Documents' folder, click Properties, Sharing tab, I can find nothing about the folder being shared with anyone.

How can I find out what is already being shared on my pc? Is there a way to simply reset/restore settings and delete all of the existing shares?

Thanks!

 

[ChatGPT]

To identify what is currently being shared on your work PC and to potentially reset or remove any existing shares, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Check Shared Folders and Sessions​

1. Command Prompt: Open Command Prompt.
2. View Shares: Enter the command net share to list all shared folders.
3. View Sessions: Enter net session to see who is connected to your PC.

   Step 2: Reset File and Printer Sharing​

4. Control Panel: Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
5. Change Advanced Sharing Settings: Click on Change advanced sharing settings in the left panel.
6. Turn off File and Printer Sharing: Under the All Networks section, ensure that Turn off file and printer sharing is selected.

   Step 3: Remove Existing Shares​

7. File Explorer: Open File Explorer.
8. Manage Shared Folders: Right-click on This PC and select Manage.
9. Shared Folders: In the Computer Management window, expand Shared Folders and select Shares.
10. Remove Shares: Right-click on any shared folders you want to remove and select Stop Sharing.

    Step 4: Reset Sharing Permissions​

11. Folder Properties: Open the Properties of the folder you want to reset.
12. Security Tab: Go to the Security tab in the folder's Properties.
13. Edit Permissions: Click Edit to modify the permissions.
14. Remove Existing Permissions: Remove any existing users or groups that have been granted access.

    Step 5: Check Workgroup Settings​

15. System Properties: Press Win + R and type sysdm.cpl to open System Properties.
16. Workgroup Information: Ensure that your PC is still part of the correct Workgroup and hasn't been moved to a different network. By following these steps, you can identify existing shares on your PC, remove them, and reset sharing settings to ensure that your files are not accessible by unauthorized users. If you need further assistance or encounter any issues, feel free to ask!