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title: Create a Shared Folder in Windows 10
slug: manufacturing-connect-edge-v2/create-a-shared-folder-in-windows-10
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createdAt: 2022-09-28T14:43:01.000Z
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To expand the storage pool for your enterprise, you must make a shared folder. If you have issues completing these steps, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section below. 

# Before You Begin

Before completing the steps below, make sure you do the following: 

- Set up a remote storage location.
- Verify you have admin/root permissions to create shared folders.

# Create a Shared Folder in Windows 10

**To create a shared folder in Windows 10:**

1. Log in to Windows 10 as a user with admin permissions and create a new folder. This example uses `C:\SharedFolder`.
2. In the File Explorer, right click the folder and select: **Give access to > Specific people...**
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3. Use the drop-down menu to share the folder with **Everyone**. Click **Share**.
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4. To check if the folder is shared properly, open **File Explorer** and type `\\localhost` into the top bar. The folder appears if it is set up correctly.
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# Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, make sure you have SMB 1.0/ CIFS File Sharing support enabled in the Windows Features settings. Refer to the steps below. 

## Activate SMB 1.0/CIFS in Windows 10

**To activate SMB 1.0/CIFS in Windows 10:**

1. Search *Windows Features* in the Windows 10 search bar.
2. Click **Turn Windows features on or off**.
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3. Click the **SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support** checkbox to activate all of the CIFS services on Windows 10, and then click **OK**.
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