won't let me share folders

[jpenn]

When I look at my account settings in windows live msgr, it says that my
computer doesn't support sharing folders. How do I change this? I looked at
my firewall list and it already has a checkmark next to "sharing folders and
files" and "windows live msgr" in the 'exceptions' list... Anyone know what
to do? I'd appreciate the help greatly! Thanks!
--
jpenn

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings,

In order for sharing folders to work, your hard disk drive where your Windows profile is
stored must use the NTFS file system. More then likely your drive has been set up using
FAT32 especially if you upgraded it or obtained it around 3-4 years ago before NTFS was
considered standard.

You can upgrade your drive to NTFS without any real problem and no data loss by simply
following the instructions here:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
--


"jpenn" > wrote in message
...
> When I look at my account settings in windows live msgr, it says that my
> computer doesn't support sharing folders. How do I change this? I looked at
> my firewall list and it already has a checkmark next to "sharing folders and
> files" and "windows live msgr" in the 'exceptions' list... Anyone know what
> to do? I'd appreciate the help greatly! Thanks!
> --
> jpenn

[jpenn]

Thanks... I just bought the computer on Friday, and it's a brand new one w/a
Intel Core Duo processor, so it's pretty new.... If you're sure that's the
prob I'll try it out. Thanks a bunch!
--
jpenn


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> In order for sharing folders to work, your hard disk drive where your Windows profile is
> stored must use the NTFS file system. More then likely your drive has been set up using
> FAT32 especially if you upgraded it or obtained it around 3-4 years ago before NTFS was
> considered standard.
>
> You can upgrade your drive to NTFS without any real problem and no data loss by simply
> following the instructions here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> --
>
>
> "jpenn" > wrote in message
> ...
> > When I look at my account settings in windows live msgr, it says that my
> > computer doesn't support sharing folders. How do I change this? I looked at
> > my firewall list and it already has a checkmark next to "sharing folders and
> > files" and "windows live msgr" in the 'exceptions' list... Anyone know what
> > to do? I'd appreciate the help greatly! Thanks!
> > --
> > jpenn
>
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi,

Interesting, although it's still certainly possible for PCs to be sold today with FAT32 as
the file system (even say Dell still offers it as option).

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
--

"jpenn" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks... I just bought the computer on Friday, and it's a brand new one w/a
> Intel Core Duo processor, so it's pretty new.... If you're sure that's the
> prob I'll try it out. Thanks a bunch!
> --
> jpenn
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> In order for sharing folders to work, your hard disk drive where your Windows profile is
>> stored must use the NTFS file system. More then likely your drive has been set up using
>> FAT32 especially if you upgraded it or obtained it around 3-4 years ago before NTFS was
>> considered standard.
>>
>> You can upgrade your drive to NTFS without any real problem and no data loss by simply
>> following the instructions here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>> --
>>
>>
>> "jpenn" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > When I look at my account settings in windows live msgr, it says that my
>> > computer doesn't support sharing folders. How do I change this? I looked at
>> > my firewall list and it already has a checkmark next to "sharing folders and
>> > files" and "windows live msgr" in the 'exceptions' list... Anyone know what
>> > to do? I'd appreciate the help greatly! Thanks!
>> > --
>> > jpenn
>>
>>
>>

[victorgee]

i have the same problem where my laptop says your computer does not support
shared folders. why?how do i solve this? can someone help very distraught
just purchased computer 25/8/06.
victorgee

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Interesting, although it's still certainly possible for PCs to be sold today with FAT32 as
> the file system (even say Dell still offers it as option).
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> --
>
> "jpenn" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thanks... I just bought the computer on Friday, and it's a brand new one w/a
> > Intel Core Duo processor, so it's pretty new.... If you're sure that's the
> > prob I'll try it out. Thanks a bunch!
> > --
> > jpenn
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings,
> >>
> >> In order for sharing folders to work, your hard disk drive where your Windows profile is
> >> stored must use the NTFS file system. More then likely your drive has been set up using
> >> FAT32 especially if you upgraded it or obtained it around 3-4 years ago before NTFS was
> >> considered standard.
> >>
> >> You can upgrade your drive to NTFS without any real problem and no data loss by simply
> >> following the instructions here:
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >> "jpenn" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > When I look at my account settings in windows live msgr, it says that my
> >> > computer doesn't support sharing folders. How do I change this? I looked at
> >> > my firewall list and it already has a checkmark next to "sharing folders and
> >> > files" and "windows live msgr" in the 'exceptions' list... Anyone know what
> >> > to do? I'd appreciate the help greatly! Thanks!
> >> > --
> >> > jpenn
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi,

You'll just have to convert your file system. See:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
--


"victorgee" > wrote in message
...
>i have the same problem where my laptop says your computer does not support
> shared folders. why?how do i solve this? can someone help very distraught
> just purchased computer 25/8/06.
> victorgee
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Interesting, although it's still certainly possible for PCs to be sold today with FAT32 as
>> the file system (even say Dell still offers it as option).
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>> --
>>
>> "jpenn" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Thanks... I just bought the computer on Friday, and it's a brand new one w/a
>> > Intel Core Duo processor, so it's pretty new.... If you're sure that's the
>> > prob I'll try it out. Thanks a bunch!
>> > --
>> > jpenn
>> >
>> >
>> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Greetings,
>> >>
>> >> In order for sharing folders to work, your hard disk drive where your Windows profile
>> >> is
>> >> stored must use the NTFS file system. More then likely your drive has been set up
>> >> using
>> >> FAT32 especially if you upgraded it or obtained it around 3-4 years ago before NTFS was
>> >> considered standard.
>> >>
>> >> You can upgrade your drive to NTFS without any real problem and no data loss by simply
>> >> following the instructions here:
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Jonathan Kay
>> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> >> Associate Expert
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
>> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "jpenn" > wrote in message
>> >> ...
>> >> > When I look at my account settings in windows live msgr, it says that my
>> >> > computer doesn't support sharing folders. How do I change this? I looked at
>> >> > my firewall list and it already has a checkmark next to "sharing folders and
>> >> > files" and "windows live msgr" in the 'exceptions' list... Anyone know what
>> >> > to do? I'd appreciate the help greatly! Thanks!
>> >> > --
>> >> > jpenn
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

[Robert]

I tried to convert to NTFS using the convert.exe cmd shortcut. I got the
message to type in the volume label for c: and so I did: "Local drive". Then
I get the message that the conversion can't be done because it's used by
another process.

Do I have to restart the computer in failsafe mode or what?

/Robert

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> In order for sharing folders to work, your hard disk drive where your Windows profile is
> stored must use the NTFS file system. More then likely your drive has been set up using
> FAT32 especially if you upgraded it or obtained it around 3-4 years ago before NTFS was
> considered standard.
>
> You can upgrade your drive to NTFS without any real problem and no data loss by simply
> following the instructions here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> --
>
>
> "jpenn" > wrote in message
> ...
> > When I look at my account settings in windows live msgr, it says that my
> > computer doesn't support sharing folders. How do I change this? I looked at
> > my firewall list and it already has a checkmark next to "sharing folders and
> > files" and "windows live msgr" in the 'exceptions' list... Anyone know what
> > to do? I'd appreciate the help greatly! Thanks!
> > --
> > jpenn
>
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Robert,

Yes, trying it in safe mode might be helpful.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2007 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
--

"Robert" > wrote in message
...
>I tried to convert to NTFS using the convert.exe cmd shortcut. I got the
> message to type in the volume label for c: and so I did: "Local drive". Then
> I get the message that the conversion can't be done because it's used by
> another process.
>
> Do I have to restart the computer in failsafe mode or what?
>
> /Robert
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> In order for sharing folders to work, your hard disk drive where your Windows profile is
>> stored must use the NTFS file system. More then likely your drive has been set up using
>> FAT32 especially if you upgraded it or obtained it around 3-4 years ago before NTFS was
>> considered standard.
>>
>> You can upgrade your drive to NTFS without any real problem and no data loss by simply
>> following the instructions here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>> --
>>
>>
>> "jpenn" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > When I look at my account settings in windows live msgr, it says that my
>> > computer doesn't support sharing folders. How do I change this? I looked at
>> > my firewall list and it already has a checkmark next to "sharing folders and
>> > files" and "windows live msgr" in the 'exceptions' list... Anyone know what
>> > to do? I'd appreciate the help greatly! Thanks!
>> > --
>> > jpenn
>>
>>
>>