How to Disable File Sharing in Windows 10

Disabling file sharing is a way to protect information stored on your computer, preventing other network users from accessing data and files remotely.

For previous versions of Windows, access the article Tip: how to disable file sharing in Windows

1. Make sure you don't need the shares. File and printer sharing allows files stored and printers installed on this computer to be accessed by other computers. Check that you really don't have, for example, a printer connected to your computer that is used by other people in the company.
2. Open the Start menu and click on the icon settings, represented by a gear.
   
3. In the Windows Settings window, click Network and Internet.
   
4. In the Network and Internet settings, click on the item Sharing options.
   
5. In the Advanced Sharing Settings window, click Private and then select the “ Turn off file and printer sharing ” option.
   
6. Guest or Public profile and also select the “ Disable file and printer sharing ” option.
   
7. Click on the button Save editions. Ready!
   

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