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Fix: Sharing tab missing in folder properties
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Whenever you are curious about the properties of a folder or file, the best course of action is toright-clickit, and select Properties from the context menu.
As you can see, thecontext menuis made up of several tabs, namely:
Unfortunately, some users havereportedthat their Sharing tab is missing from thecontext menu:
The issue is, on some folders (mapped drives in particular) the Share tab is missing. The Share tab is present on every other local folder I’ve reviewed, just not on the mapped drives and folders. I’ve tried four different “fixes” I’ve found online. The four fixes I’ve reviewed are below. Note that there were no changes I had to make as every recommended fix was already in the recommended state.
The lack of this tab makes it impossible for you to share it via Network Sharing, or set any permissions or privacy and protection settings to folders already on the network.
Thankfully enough, there are solutions to this problem, and you will find them in the guide below.
How do I make my Sharing tab appear again?
1. Enable Server and Security Accounts Manager
2. Modify certain registries
2.1Registryfix #1
2.2Registryfix #2
Don’t know how to use the registry editor? Check out thisdetailed guidefor more information.
By following these steps, you should now be able to see the Sharing tab again whenever you open a folder’scontext menu.
If you’re aware of another way to solve this problem, share it in the comments section below so that other users can try it, as well.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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