How do I give access to a shared folder?

Keeping this in consideration, how do I grant access to a shared folder?

Chose the Sharing Tab, click on Advanced Sharing.

1. Check Share this Folder if its not already shared, assignShareName.
2. Click on Permissions and add user, assign rights you want himtohave. If this is a folder shared among a lot of people somesuggestprefered practice is to share with "Everyone". ClickOK.

One may also ask, how do I grant permission for a shared drive? Network Administration: Granting SharePermissions

1. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key andclickingComputer; then browse to the folder whose permissions youwant tomanage.
2. Right-click the folder you want to manage and thenchooseProperties from the contextual menu.
3. Click the Sharing tab; then click Advanced Sharing.
4. Click Permissions.

Beside above, how do I access a shared drive?

To find and access a shared folder or printer:

1. Search for Network , and click to open it.
2. Select Search Active Directory at the top of the window; youmayneed to first select the Network tab on the upper left.
3. From the drop-down menu next to "Find:", select eitherPrintersor Shared Folders.

How do I grant permission to access a file?

Setting Permissions

1. Access the Properties dialog box.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Click Edit.
4. In the Group or user name section, select the user(s) youwishto set permissions for.
5. In the Permissions section, use the checkboxes to selecttheappropriate permission level.
6. Click Apply.
7. Click Okay.