{"id":728,"date":"2013-11-04T09:39:10","date_gmt":"2013-11-04T14:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalmediaphile.com\/?p=728"},"modified":"2013-11-04T09:41:32","modified_gmt":"2013-11-04T14:41:32","slug":"turn-on-legacy-file-and-folder-sharing-on-surface-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalmediaphile.com\/index.php\/2013\/11\/04\/turn-on-legacy-file-and-folder-sharing-on-surface-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn on legacy File and Folder Sharing on Surface 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I\u2019ve got lots of computers and devices on my home network. Many of which don\u2019t use the Microsoft Homegroup so I use password based folder and file sharing so that everything has access to all devices and computers. <\/p>\n

One of the first things I wanted to do was copy some files TO the Surface 2 from another computer that was using password based file and folder sharing, but the Surface 2 was unreachable. Ah, I thought, I need to share a folder on the new Surface 2 and then my problem will be solved. <\/p>\n

But when I checked the properties of the folder I wanted to share, there was no Sharing tab, let alone an Advanced sharing button. What in the world? I know Microsoft presumes that everyone will use a Homegroup and use SkyDrive for sharing, that just isn\u2019t real life. What if I\u2019m going someplace with no Internet connectivity or just don\u2019t want to use the Cloud. Let\u2019s say I want to copy a 2GB+ mkv video to my Surface 2 for offline viewing? And want to copy it using the computer that hosts it TO the Surface 2? <\/p>\n

Turns out that Microsoft ships these devices with the (legacy) Server Service set to disabled. It\u2019s absolutely required for password based sharing. Here\u2019s how to turn it on:<\/p>\n

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1. On the Start screen, search for \u201cservices\u201d and then select View local services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\"surf2net0\"<\/p>\n

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2. In the Services window, scroll down to the Server<\/strong> service and open it.<\/p>\n

\"surf2net1\"<\/p>\n

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3. By default, it is set to disabled. Select the dropdown next to the word disabled and specify either Automatic start, or Automatic\/Delayed start. Then Apply\/OK the setting as changed.<\/p>\n

\"surf2net2\"<\/p>\n

4. Restart<\/p>\n

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After a restart, from the Properties tab of any folder, the Sharing functions will be visible and usable. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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