Since Windows 95, Microsoft has supported file and printer sharing. This networking feature is especially useful on home networks, but can be a security problem on public networks.
How (and Why) to Disable 'File and Printer Sharing' on Your Windows PC
Below are instructions for enabling the feature if you want to share files and printer access with your network. You can follow the instructions to disable file and printer sharing if you find it annoying.
The steps to enable or disable file and printer sharing are slightly different for Windows 10/8/7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. So pay close attention to the differences when they are mentioned.
Open Control Panel. The quickest method is to open the Run dialog box with the Win + R keyboard combination and type the command control and press Enter.
