If you want to change that, and you have administrator access, you can choose to share individual files and folders with anyone, or turn on sharing by default. Copies of birth certificates and passports, for example, are handy when accessible among family members. To get to this point, we need to give each family member access to the shared folder.

How to automatically move files from one folder to another on Windows 10

As an administrator, you can do this, while still maintaining granular control over what other users can do once inside the folder. You can allow them to view the files, to copy the files, or to edit the files. It’s really up to you.

  1. Right-click on the folder you want to share, to open the context menu.
  2. Select Properties from the context menu.
  3. In the Properties dialogue box, go to the Sharing tab.
  4. On the Sharing tab, click Share.
  5. Under the Choose people to share with option, click to open the drop-down menu.
  6. From the menu that opens, select Everyone.
  7. With Everyone selected, click Add.
  8. To change the permission level, click to open the drop-down menu.
  9. Choose the appropriate permission level from the drop-down menu.
  10. Click Share at the bottom right corner to complete the process.