If you cannot access the shared directory from another system, file and printer sharing may not be enabled.

You can activate it as follows:

1. Right-click the network icon in the notification area of the taskbar to open the "Network and Sharing Center."

   
   
   
   
   

2. In the "Network and Sharing Center" open the "Advanced Sharing Settings."

   
   
   
   
   

3. Select the profile you are using. This is indicated by the addition "(current profile)."

   
   
   
   
   

4. Make sure that the "Turn on network discovery" and "Turn on file and printer sharing" settings are enabled.