I tried to set up my network and when I went to my shared documents I had a total strangers pictures, copies of bank statements, and so many other things.  I do not want this stuff or want to look at this stuff.  I take it I set up the network wrong.  How do I fix this?
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Someone living near you (within 100 metres) also has a wireless network. If you set yours up, you should be able to choose which network you want - make sure you give your network a meaningful name so that you can recognise it.\n\nIt would be worth finding who this person is, and telling them to enable wireless network security, and that you found their confidential information by mistake, so that they don't have malicious people using that information. And make sure you enable security on yours too.
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I have the same problem. Anyways use something called a proxy. There is nothing bad to them. goproxy.net/ is a good one. I hope this helped. If you need more help contact me.
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You got it, the best way is through a router.  Just make sure it's a router with a built in ethernet switch (it should have around 5 network ports in the back).  Because it has a built-in firewall, it will keep your network safe from outside attackers while still allowing you to share files!
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Hey Pal,\n\nTo use the windows file sharing, you should just share one folder! \nbut if you have problem, try to check your connectivity use PING command, after you got the result try to check firewall configuration!\nit should work after you check these things.\n\nCiao,
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if you have complete control over your computer, then dont share any folders, you can see which folders are being shared by going to local networ-> your computer ...this will list all folders that anyone can see\n\ngo to the folders by going to my computer-> whatever folder, click on the folder and go to sharing and security, un-share the folder.\n\nby not sharing any folders, you wont get anything from the other computer, this also stops people from seeing your stuff on wireless networks- if you need to share a folder, do so temporarily, and then un-share it...gl
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This Microsoft knowledgebase article will walk you through using the proper network sharing method so that others can not access your shares without authenticating to your computer:\n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874
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do you use a wireless router?  if so you can stop ppl from useing your internet.  do you have a folder saying shared folders under my computer? if so what ever is in that folder is being shared with who ever has access to you pc.  do you have a security system, such as macafee or nortons?  if not i would get one asap. i prefer nortons.  yes i agree you are probably hacked. you van look at my net work places under my computer, and try going to tools under my computer and click disconnect network drivers then shut down and see what happens.  i really dont know. good luck
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If you're using a firewall, disable it. and then start the set up of sharing again. If it still dosent work then its you network hardware problem.\nMost of the cases the firewall blocks sharing.\nIf you have a new versions of firewall, like new software you will have a option Like "Networking". Choose from diff. options.
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I'd assume in a network of that size, you have at least 1 internet connection, and do have some device doing routing.  \n\nI suspect you're curious about VLANs, which are a nice way of splitting up your internal network, for both speed and security reasons.  It's common to put all of the people who swap files and share a printer onto their own little vlan, and to try to keep them on the same switch, as much as possible.  It also helps you as a network admin by keeping the network organized, so if there's a problem, you can find it easily.  \nIt's also wise to put devices that you think are more likely to attract problems (ie web servers, email servers) or devices that you really want to protect (the payroll computer) onto their own vlans..  and consider separating them from everyone else with a firewall/IPS while you're at it.\n\nYou might also be curious about sub-netting and network address translation, which you usually get into when you're running out of IP addresses.
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The fact that the files are Available on the Network, must mean they have been placed in a Shared folder on the network by the Administrator, therefore there is no reason to hide the fact that you copied them. \n\nMost networks Are set up by administrators, to be able to see who has been on, so, you cannot hide that fact, if he wishes to know.  He has trusted you to be there, don't worry about it.
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Sorry I can't help you with your dilemma - I am having the same problem.  I have had the same pile of paperwork in front of me since 9am this morning!  LOL
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Did you run the xp network setup wizard on both pc's?\nDid you check that you don't have firewall software preventing sharing. The wizard should take care of the xp firewall, but if you have norton or something like taht, you will need to add a trusted network.
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This is difficult to determine without additional information. For the most part, check to see if you have permissions. Are you properly logged into a server - Or do you have rights to the share? Do you have network access to the machine? (Ie. Ping it)\n\n If it is a company drive, is the machine you are connection with on the same domain or workgroup? (old problem but, I dont know what OS or version you are using) Has this problem just started or have you never tried to connect with this computer? If it just started, something - somewhere has changed. Try to find out what changed. If it has never connected successfully, Look over the configuration on a machine that does work. (If possible)
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That sounds like you're unwillingly running a peer-to-peer program on your computer.  Hopefully you're a willing participant in that, otherwise you're computer is not as controlled as you should want.  What you need to do is remove the program from your computer if you aren't useing Limewire or anything like that.  Also, make sure it's not something like a family member or roommate, because sometimes it's really that simple.
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No problem...\n\nClick on Start->Settings->Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Computer Management\n\nExpand "Local Users and Groups" and click on "Users"\n\nRight-click on "Users" and click on "New User".\n\nFill it out.  The new user will only have basic rights and will not be able to access anything in your "My Documents" folder, Favorites, etc.  Just make sure you don't make them an Administrator.
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Wherever it's coming from, it is not a secure network, since you are able to connect to it, so be careful with your personal information, as it is not encrypted.
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That is not a good idea to put out your information like that. What if someone steals your information for evil or worse steal your identity and you cannot use your name anymore. The net is not for sharing personal information, you should be more careful. There are bad people out there.