Q:
How can I make certain files available to other users on my network without putting the actual files in my Shared Folder?
A:
Well, you’ll still need to use the Shared Folder, but you can send shortcuts there rather than the actual file. Why would you want to do this? Well, since it is a shortcut, if you alter the original in “My Documents” or any other folder then the other users accessing it through the Shared Folder will get the current version rather than a possible older copy.
Go to My Computer and open the Shared Folder. Make it into a smaller window on your desktop.
Next, find the file(s) you want to share. Right-click and choose “Send to” then “Desktop”. This will create a shortcut of the file(s) on your desktop.
Drag the file(s) to the Shared Folder. From there you can put them in the appropriate sub-folders (music, pictures, video).
Now when other users on your computer or network access the shared folder they can get to the current document or file.
~ David
David Samuel Thomas