Win7 shares (peer to peer) - Is it possible?

Is it possible to share on a LAN with Win 7 peer to peer - No "Server"
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JohnBusiness Consultant (Owner)Commented:
Of course. I do this all the time.

Please review my article on folder sharing

http://www.experts-exchange.com/articles/16639/Folder-sharing-on-modern-machines.html
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Paul SimmonsCommented:
Yes, right-click the folder, select Properties, select the Sharing tab, set sharing options / permissions.
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feck1Author Commented:
Do they have be win 7 pro or will any version of win 7 share?
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JohnBusiness Consultant (Owner)Commented:
I always use Windows Pro when sharing like this.
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feck1Author Commented:
To Clarify - can shares be set up on non Win 7 "Pro" machines ?
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JohnBusiness Consultant (Owner)Commented:
Probably, but it is BEST to use Windows PRO as the machine to share out folders / files.
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JohnBusiness Consultant (Owner)Commented:
@feck1 - Thanks and I was happy to help.
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