File and Printer Sharing

I have a desktop computer running XP Home SP1, and connect to the
Internet via a cable modem.

I went to Control Panel, clicked on the Network Connections icon,
right-clicked on my LAN connection, and noticed that File and Printer
Sharing for Microsoft Networks was enabled. That seems like a minor
security breach because I don't plan to share my printer or files with any
other computer. Would it be a good idea to disable this feature?

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It would be an excellent idea to disable F&P sharing in this instance. While
you're at it, since you only have a single machine, make sure ICF is enabled
as well.

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Walter Clayton - MS MVP(WinXP)
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"HistoryFan" wrote in message
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I have a desktop computer running XP Home SP1, and connect to the
Internet via a cable modem.

I went to Control Panel, clicked on the Network Connections icon,
right-clicked on my LAN connection, and noticed that File and Printer
Sharing for Microsoft Networks was enabled. That seems like a minor
security breach because I don't plan to share my printer or files with any
other computer. Would it be a good idea to disable this feature?