I am a local administrator on this domain member Windows 7 Professional computer. When I try to share a folder, I get the message "Your folder can't be shared". The folder is on a local USB-attached drive. That is all the message says; it does not provide any further details whatsoever. Also, I cannot seem to find a KB article pertaining to this issue. Very frustrating. Any help would be very much appreciated! TIA, Sam "flux"

Hi Sam, you can try enabling file sharing in the network properties: Network and Sharing Center -> Click the current connection -> Status -> Properties Make sure that "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is checked.Sean Zhu - MSFT

I have the same problem. All possible sharing is turned on and encryption has been downgraded. Everyone has full access for both share and security permissions and I am an administrator of the machine. I can even check the share box in advanced sharing but get the "Your folder can't be shared" message when I try from the context menu. Bottom line is tht the folder is not shared.Alan MacKenzie asmac@hotmail.com