Sharing Folders and Assigning Permissions on Windows Server 2016, Standard Edition

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  1. Click the computer’s Start button.
  2. Select Network.

    The Network window opens.

  3. Click Network and Sharing Center.

    The Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center window opens.

  4. Click Change advanced sharing settings.
  5. Click the down arrow button to expand the current network profile.
  6. Select the following settings under Change sharing options for different network profiles:
    • Turn on network discovery.
    • Turn on file and printer sharing.
    • Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders.
  7. Select the Turn off password protected sharing radio button at the bottom of the window if you want any user to be able to access the public shared folders. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
    Password protected sharing is not available on computers on a domain; it is only available on computers in a workgroup.
  8. Click Save changes.
  9. Close the Network and Sharing Center.
  10. Right-click on the computer’s Start button.
  11. Select Open Windows Explorer.

    Windows Explorer opens.

  12. Right-click on the OMATE32 or OfficeMate folder, select Share With, and select Advanced sharing.

    The Properties window opens.

  13. Click Share.
  14. Type the name of the person with whom you want to share this folder and click Add.

    OR

    Click the arrow to find people with whom to share or share with Everyone.

  15. Select Co-owner from the Permission level column for all users.
  16. Click Share.
  17. Click Done.