Sharing Setup Page

Overview

The Sharing Setup page controls the location of your shared files, as well as the types of files that will be permitted to become visible and downloadable by other users.

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Shared File List

This is the list of directories that you are sharing. All directories in the list, as well as their subdirectories, will be scanned for shared files. You can view the complete list of files that BearShare knows you are sharing in the Monitor Page.

Watch Shared Directories

By turning on this checkbox, you allow BearShare to monitor all of your shared directories and their subdirectories for changes made to files. Changes include renaming a file, deleting a file, moving a file, or changing the size of a file (by replacing it with a file of the same name but different size).

When a name change is made to a file, or the file is moved, both the old file and the new file will appear in the Monitor Page. The old file will be drawn in a way to indicate that it is no longer being shared. Should you rename the file back, or move the file back, the file status will change in the Monitor Page.

Shared Extensions List

By checking the box and adding or removing file extensions to the list, you can control what kinds of files you are sharing. The default settings are to share only files that contain music, movies, videos, or images.

Exercise caution when changing shared directories and shared extensions. If you are sharing files and you need to make changes to your shared directories, consider turning off share files while you make the changes. Then, verify the changes by examining the Shared File List in the Monitor Page to make sure that the files you intend to share are being shared. When you are satisfied with the settings, re-enable sharing on the Uploads Page.

BearShare might give you the gun, but only you can pull the trigger.

If you aren't paying attention to what you are doing, you could inadvertantly share your Windows directory, or a directory containing sensitive information like your credit card numbers, personal contacts, private email addresses, or whatever else you have located on your hard drive.