How To Disable File Sharing And Network Discovery In Windows 7

Step 1

Click the Windows Start Menu Orb and Type advanced sharing into the search box, then Press Enter or Click the Manage advanced sharing settings program link.
manage advanced sharing settings in Windows 7

Step 2

In the advanced sharing settings window there are a few different settings to change.  Depending on which type of connection you want to change them for you’ll need to select whether it is a “Home or Work” or a Public connection.  If you are unsure, the network profile you are using right now will be marked as “current profile.”

Mark the bubble for the following settings:
  • Turn off network discovery
  • Turn off file and printer sharing
  • Turn off Public folder sharing
Once you’ve done this be sure to Click Save Changes or they won’t take effect.
disable sharing in windows 7
Now you’re practically invisible to other computers on the network.  Of course you’re never 100% safe however, one more layer has been thrown up between your data and the bad guy.  Groovy Baby!