Thanks, everyone! How do you set file sharing?

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message news:uEP7tF7sIHA.5832@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> When using an Open WIFI the security is Off so it does Not really matters
> which OS you use.
> The trick is to leave Files Sharing Off so that people can Not access your
> Hard Drive.
> In any case laptops that run WinME are usually capable to run Windows2000.
> Windows 2000 is much much better then Windows ME so if you can afford it
> switch the OS.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Guv Bob" <brotherdave@bigfootYEOOOOOW.com> wrote in message
> news:iuxVj.5632$%X1.4878@trnddc08...
> I just picked up an old laptop with ME on it, and a Linksys wireless card.
> I installed a garden variety firewall and virus filter, and added a password
> to the log in screen.
>
> Being a paranoid (what was that??) feller... what else would I need to keep
> others from accessing my computer when using it at Starbucks or other hot
> spot?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Bob
>
>