How to Disable Windows Filesharing

Windows XP/2000

  • Open the Start menu, select Settings and click Network Connections.
    The Network Connections option
  • Double-click on Local Area Connection.
    The Local Area Connection icon
  • Press the Properties button.
    The properties button
  • Select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. Press the Uninstall button.
    The network connection properties dialog
  • Press the Yes button. You're finished!
    Confirming removal of the file sharing service
This page was last modified on: Apr 30, 2007