Enable or disable file and printer sharing in Windows 11

File and Printer Sharing is a feature in Windows that allows Windows devices to share files, folders, and printers with other computers on a network.

When you enable file and printer sharing in Windows 11, other connected devices on the same network can find and connect to your shared devices.

File and printer sharing are tightly integrated when sharing devices via network discovery.

There are several features available when you enable file and printer sharing.

The first is file sharing. Allows users to share files and folders and make them available to other devices on a network to view, copy or modify them.

Printer sharing will also become available. Allows users to share connected printers and make them available to other devices on a network to view and print documents.

Windows creates a separate network profile for each active network. Users can enable or disable file and printer sharing separately for a private network profile or a public network profile.

Enable or disable file and printer sharing in Windows 11

To enable or disable file and printer sharing, you must first enable the Open Control Panel. In the Control Panel, click on “Network and Internet”.

Then click on “Network and Sharing Center”.

Then click on “Change advanced sharing settings” at the top left.

Then click on “File and Printer Sharing”. Enable or disable this feature by clicking “Enable File and Printer Sharing” or “Disable File and Printer Sharing”.

Then save the change by clicking “Save Changes”.

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