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Eric H. · 11-18-2001, 01:58 PM

I'm egar to share files on my server PC with other computers in the network, but I keep reading that turning on Windows File/Printer Sharing is a big security risk. I'm using Sygate Personal Firewall as my firewall, will that help close the holes? How can I share files without it being a risk?

11-18-2001, 01:58 PM	#1
Eric H. Member (9 bit) Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 394	File/Printer Sharing I'm egar to share files on my server PC with other computers in the network, but I keep reading that turning on Windows File/Printer Sharing is a big security risk. I'm using Sygate Personal Firewall as my firewall, will that help close the holes? How can I share files without it being a risk?