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2. If the computer's name uses any characters that are not alphanumeric (letters or numbers), do one
of the following to change the computer's name:
• Windows 11, Windows 10, or Windows 8.x: Select Rename this PC and follow the on-screen
prompts.
• Windows 7: Select Change Settings, change the computer's name, and click OK. (See Windows
Help for instructions, if necessary.)
Note: You need to be logged into Windows as an administrator to change the computer's name.
After changing the name, restart your computer.
3. Click the Windows start button, then select Windows System > Control Panel.
4. On the Control Panel, click Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change
advanced sharing settings.
The network profile is displayed.
Make sure that Turn on file and printer sharing is selected under File and Printer Sharing for the
network profile (current profile). If already selected, click Cancel to close the window. If you change
the settings, click Save Changes and close the window.
5. Start File Explorer or Windows Explorer.
6. Create a folder on the Windows desktop with a folder name of 12 characters or less; otherwise, your
product may not be able to access the folder.
Note: You need to be logged into Windows as an administrator to access the desktop folder and the
document folder under each User folder.
7. Right-click the folder you created and select Properties.
8. On the General tab, deselect the Read-only checkbox to allow users to access the folder over the
network.
9. Select the Sharing tab and click the Advanced Sharing button.
Note: You need to be logged into Windows as an administrator to select the Advanced Sharing
button.
10. On the Advanced Sharing screen, select the Share this folder checkbox.
11. Click the Permissions button and select the following on the Share Permissions tab:
• Select Everyone under Group or user names.