WinXP folder/file sharing ------ create a hiden share

A> create a hiden share
1. right click disk or folder you want to share and click on Sharing and Security
2. specify a share name with 1 - 11 characters, end with a "$"
3. if want to give edit rights, click on "allow net work users to change my files


B> access the hiden share
1. My Computer --> Tools --> Map Netwok Drive
2. give an unused drive letter and network parth of the hiden share, make sure to include the "$"
3. if select "Reconnect at logon", connection will be connected everytime start the pc, otherwise have to manually map everytime