Share Option is Missing in Windows Explorer

The Share Option is Missing in Windows Explorer

Symptom:

The “Sharing” tab is missing from the file or folders properties or when right clicking on a file from Windows Explorer.

Resolution:

Either the file and print sharing has not been installed or it has been disabled. To correct this problem, follow the steps below:

1. 1. Go to Start, then Settings, then Control Panel.
   2. Double click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
   3. Right click on the Local Area Network icon and choose Properties.
2. Click on Install, Choose Service and click Add.
3. From the list of manufacturers choose Microsoft.
4. Choose the Network Service “File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks“
5. Click OK.
6. Click OK again.