Isn't there an option when joining a network for the first time whether its setup as a public network i.e. no file sharing or your home/work network which does allow file sharing?
All that prompt does is define whether or not the network is private or public. It doesn't actively go in and add file sharing on private networks. You still have to do that separately. At least in my experience.
... AND it still needs me to add port 139 to the firewall or it doesn't work. Again, at least in my experience.
I've also updated my list above to include the thing on XP where you have to turn off simple file sharing before you can go browsing \\computername\c$ via its administrator password.
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