Windows 7 quick question about Win7 file sharing...

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Hi there,

I'm wondering what it means when Windows 7 says a file is 'Shared With uuid:1000000-00000 ect..' When I enter Windows Explorer and click a file in the download folder, it says that at the bottom of the screen.

Thanks

 

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When you see a message in Windows 7 Explorer indicating that a file is "Shared With uuid:1000000-00000," it typically means that the file you are viewing has been shared with a specific user or group identified by a universally unique identifier (UUID) of "1000000-00000" or similar. In Windows, file sharing allows users to grant access to specific files or folders to other users or groups on the same network. Here's a breakdown of what this message might signify:

• Shared With: This indicates that the file is being shared with another user or group.
• uuid:1000000-00000: The UUID identifies the specific user or group with whom the file has been shared. The UUID "1000000-00000" may represent a default or system-generated identifier for this sharing scenario.

When you see this message, it suggests that the file has restricted access and is shared with a specific entity by using the mentioned UUID. To manage file sharing settings and permissions in Windows 7, you can adjust the sharing options through the file properties or through the Advanced Sharing settings in the Control Panel to control who can access the file and what level of access they have. If you want to explore more about the sharing settings and permissions for this file, you can check the sharing properties of the file to see who has access and manage the sharing settings accordingly.