Disable File and Printer Sharing for Additional Security

• Microsoft Windows 98

SUMMARY

When you try to connect to the Internet using Dial-Up Networking, you may receive the following prompt:

File and printer sharing is running on the TCP/IP connection you will use to access the Internet. Other users on the Internet might be able to access your files.

Would you like Windows to disable file and printer sharing on the TCP/IP connection to the Internet?

MORE INFORMATION

This prompt is a security reminder that disabling the File And Printer Sharing network component while you have your Dial-up Networking connection open prevents unauthorized access to your files, printers, and network. If the File And Printer Sharing component is enabled for the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack that is bound to your Dial-Up adapter, external users of the Internet may have access to your computer or network.

Microsoft does not recommend enabling the File And Printer Sharing component with Dial-up Networking.

To disable the File And Printer Sharing component for your Dial-Up adapter:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.



2. Click TCP/IP->Dial-up Adapter, click Properties, and then click the Bindings tab.



3. Click to clear the File and Printer Sharing check box, click OK, and then click OK.



4. Restart your computer.

• This disables the File And Printer Sharing component only for the Dial-Up Networking adapter. Local network file sharing or printer sharing is not affected.

Additional query words: 98

Keywords          : kbtool dun win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbinfo 

Last Reviewed: January 14, 1999