Why would you share the entire C:\???
Would it not be simpler (and safer when others use your network) to only share your computers
SHARED FOLDERS
That way you copy all the files that you like to share to the folder in question and
Open file exolorer, type %Public% in the addressdbar,
In the left pane you will see the folder: “
PUBLIC”, RIGHTclick on that, choose:
Properties, and
SHARING,
then select:
ADVANCED SHARING, Tick the “
Share this folder”, In “
Share name:” type "Computername" Public or whatever may identify your share to others.
Click:
OK, Notice the “NETWORK PATH” this is the adress other use to access your shared files..
Note the “
Password protection” bellow, If you like to give access to others on your private network without having to create accounts and passwords for everyone, click:
Network and sharing centre, expand the
ALL NETWORKS profile,
Click on the: “
Password-protected sharing”, select: “
Turn OFF password-protected sharing”, then select:
Save changes
Now Anyone on your
local network now has READ ACCESS to your shared folders. No matter what account logs on to your computer.
This way you keep your private files PRIVATE, while sharing only the files you like to share.. No matter what guests use your network..