I have windows xp on my computer and it share 1 folder with all other
20 pcs. all 20 pcs can share that folder, but why they can't be share
that folder at the same time, coz I try 5 machine to open that folder
at the same time is ok, once more than that, the rest computer would
be unable to open the folder, how can I change that setting, at least
I need 10 or 15 can share that folder at the same time... please....
help..

Hello pckaiser,

Thank you for your question.

YOu will find that this page answers your question. You don't mention
if you are on XP Home or XP PRofessional, but by your description I
feel sure you are on XP Home.

How to check access to Shared Resources 
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/wxpservr.html

"...When you are using your Windows XP system as a File-server of a
network of system,how many systems can connect (use a shared resource
) at the same time to a Windows XP-system ?


- Windows XP Professional : 10 simultaneous file-sharing connections 
( same limitation as in Windows NT4 workstation and Windows 2000 Professional )
 
- Windows XP Home Edition : 5 simultaneous file-sharing connections 
( Windows 95,98, ME do not have a known limit of simultaneous
file-sharing connections )

Source of this information :
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit Documentation
Appendix G: Differences between Windows XP Home Edition, page 1539..."

So, unfortunately, XP Home will only allow 5 connections as you have
noticed. If you upgrade to XP Professional, you will be able to
achieve 10.

Sorry this was not what you wanted to hear, but it does answer why you
are having this problem.

Search Strategy:

xp folder share simultaneous  limit


I trust my research has provided you with the answer to your question.
If a link above should fail to work or anything require further
explanation or research, please do post a Request for Clarification
prior to rating the answer and closing the question and I will be
pleased to assist further.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-