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The thread discusses methods for sharing folders on a Windows 8 network, with initial suggestions focusing on Windows features like homegroups and public folders. The original poster clarifies they prefer local network sharing over cloud solutions. Responders recommend using homegroups for Windows devices and suggest Skydrive for sharing with Android and Mac systems, highlighting the limitations of traditional sharing methods across different OS platforms. The overall sentiment emphasizes that while local sharing is possible within Windows, cloud solutions like Skydrive are easier for cross-platform sharing.
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Share folders with everyone connected to my network (android, macs, windows) and share certain folders with people who only know the password.

What would be the best way of doing this in windows 8?
 

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The simplest way (imo) is with the use of homegroups. You can also put items you wish to share in the Public folder. As with many aspects of Windows 8, security has been locked down a little more, but the process is the same as it was in Windows 7. Rather than create a long post here, I would think you would get all you need from this 100% tutorial here: Windows 8 File Sharing: Share Users & System Folders On Network It is the page I used when I first set up my home lan.
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Hello PTBKoo, Link Removed to Windows 8 Forums,

Easiest way that I can think of, would be to use "Skydrive"

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Hope this helps

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I'm trying to share my files over my local network, not in the "cloud". The solution doesn't have to be easy, I dont mind if its complex :)

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The simplest way (imo) is with the use of homegroups. You can also put items you wish to share in the Public folder. As with many aspects of Windows 8, security has been locked down a little more, but the process is the same as it was in Windows 7. Rather than create a long post here, I would think you would get all you need from this 100% tutorial here: Windows 8 File Sharing: Share Users & System Folders On Network It is the page I used when I first set up my home lan.
 

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This probably will work with Win 8 and Win 7 PC's but not with Android and Mac PC's. I am unsure if there is a way at this point for these other 2 OS's.
 

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This probably will work with Win 8 and Win 7 PC's but not with Android and Mac PC's. I am unsure if there is a way at this point for these other 2 OS's.
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That's why I suggested Skydrive, that's the only and easiest way to include Android and Mac.

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