Computer does not support Sharing Folders?

I probably need to change my Preferences, but I am not understanding proxy
and firewall comments?

Greetings Lucy,

If Messenger is indicating that it doesn't support Sharing Folders, you probably need to
convert your file system to NTFS.

See here:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...onvertfat.mspx

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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.
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"Lucy" <> wrote in message
news:AD87377C-A4CA-4A70-999E-...
>I probably need to change my Preferences, but I am not understanding proxy
> and firewall comments?
>

Hi Jonathan Kay,

I am going on 70, retired, and a female to boot. I don't trust my computer
skills enough to try and convert my file system to NTFS. I have just
installed Windows XP and am trying to get used to the new features; even that
is a bit confusing.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Lucy,
>
> If Messenger is indicating that it doesn't support Sharing Folders, you probably need to
> convert your file system to NTFS.
>
> See here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...onvertfat.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.
> --
>
> "Lucy" <> wrote in message
> news:AD87377C-A4CA-4A70-999E-...
> >I probably need to change my Preferences, but I am not understanding proxy
> > and firewall comments?
> >
>
>
>

Hi Lucy,

Well, there's nothing forcing you to the use the feature. The standard file transfer is
still there and functional regardless.

--
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.
--

"Lucy" <> wrote in message
news:553D0D1D-1D28-4B25-98E7-...
> Hi Jonathan Kay,
>
> I am going on 70, retired, and a female to boot. I don't trust my computer
> skills enough to try and convert my file system to NTFS. I have just
> installed Windows XP and am trying to get used to the new features; even that
> is a bit confusing.
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Lucy,
>>
>> If Messenger is indicating that it doesn't support Sharing Folders, you probably need to
>> convert your file system to NTFS.
>>
>> See here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...onvertfat.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.
>> --
>>
>> "Lucy" <> wrote in message
>> news:AD87377C-A4CA-4A70-999E-...
>> >I probably need to change my Preferences, but I am not understanding proxy
>> > and firewall comments?
>> >
>>
>>
>>

Oh golly, now I really am dumb! Is file transfer the same as file sharing? If
so, what do I need to click on to transfer a file? Thanks so much either way.
I will eventually figure it out.

Lucy

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Lucy,
>
> Well, there's nothing forcing you to the use the feature. The standard file transfer is
> still there and functional regardless.
>
> --
> 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.
> --
>
> "Lucy" <> wrote in message
> news:553D0D1D-1D28-4B25-98E7-...
> > Hi Jonathan Kay,
> >
> > I am going on 70, retired, and a female to boot. I don't trust my computer
> > skills enough to try and convert my file system to NTFS. I have just
> > installed Windows XP and am trying to get used to the new features; even that
> > is a bit confusing.
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Lucy,
> >>
> >> If Messenger is indicating that it doesn't support Sharing Folders, you probably need to
> >> convert your file system to NTFS.
> >>
> >> See here:
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...onvertfat.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.
> >> --
> >>
> >> "Lucy" <> wrote in message
> >> news:AD87377C-A4CA-4A70-999E-...
> >> >I probably need to change my Preferences, but I am not understanding proxy
> >> > and firewall comments?
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

hi. My messenger indicates that it doesn't support Sharing Folders. I have
read through and tried to convert using the link u just gave. However, i am
unable to do so. Which drive should i convert? The drive that contains my
MSN? But it's like the computer says i do not have access or something

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Lucy,
>
> If Messenger is indicating that it doesn't support Sharing Folders, you probably need to
> convert your file system to NTFS.
>
> See here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...onvertfat.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.
> --
>
> "Lucy" <> wrote in message
> news:AD87377C-A4CA-4A70-999E-...
> >I probably need to change my Preferences, but I am not understanding proxy
> > and firewall comments?
> >
>
>
>

Hi,

You have to convert the drive where your profile is kept (your Documents and Settings
folder). You'll administrator privileges to do it of course.

--
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.
--

"princess" <> wrote in message
news:065FE1CE-6D7A-429D-9DFC-...
> hi. My messenger indicates that it doesn't support Sharing Folders. I have
> read through and tried to convert using the link u just gave. However, i am
> unable to do so. Which drive should i convert? The drive that contains my
> MSN? But it's like the computer says i do not have access or something
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Lucy,
>>
>> If Messenger is indicating that it doesn't support Sharing Folders, you probably need to
>> convert your file system to NTFS.
>>
>> See here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...onvertfat.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.
>> --
>>
>> "Lucy" <> wrote in message
>> news:AD87377C-A4CA-4A70-999E-...
>> >I probably need to change my Preferences, but I am not understanding proxy
>> > and firewall comments?
>> >
>>
>>
>>