Disable the Sharing Wizard

Learn how to disable the file sharing wizard in Windows 7.

Turn Off File Sharing Wizard

1. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
2. Open Folder Options in the Control Panel.

   

   Note: If Folder Options is not available, change View by to Large icons at the top right of the Control Panel.

3. Select the View tab in the Folder Options window.

   

4. Uncheck Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended).

   

5. Click OK to save the changes.

Related Guides:

• Enable the Sharing Wizard
• Disable Public Folder Sharing
• Enable Public Folder Sharing
• Set Folders to Open In the Same Window
• Set Folders to Open In a New Window

One Response to “Disable the Sharing Wizard”

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1. Jason Shrewsbury says:

   January 27, 2011 at 11:02 pm

   This would be even more helpful as a registry entry(s).

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