To Turn it off in Windows XP.

1. Click the Start button in the lower left corner of the desktop.
2. Click Settings, then click Control Panel.
3. In the Control Panel, click Network Connections.
4. In the Network Connections window, right-click on the appropriate connection, then select Properties.
5. Uncheck the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks check box.
6. Click OK, then close the Control Panel window

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