Error message when you try to share a folder on a Windows XP-based computer: "As a security measure, Windows has disabled remote access to this computer" (913621)

SYMPTOMS

When you try to share a folder on a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer, you receive the following error message:

As a security measure, Windows has disabled remote access to this computer. However you can enable remote access and safely share files by running the Network Setup Wizard.

Additionally, you may receive this same error message when you try to run the Network Setup Wizard.

CAUSE

This issue occurs if the Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts local policy is set to Guest only - local users authenticate as Guest.

Note You may also receive this error message if the following conditions are true:

The Windows XP-based computer is part of a domain or workgroup.
The domain administrator or the local administrator has configured a Group Policy setting or a local policy that restricts user access to resources on the computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, modify the Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts local policy setting. To do this, follow these steps:

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Administrative Tools.
In the Administrative Tools window, double-click Local Security Policy.
In the left pane, expand Local Policies, and then click Security Options.
In the right pane, double-click Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts.
In the Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts dialog box, click Classic - local users authenticate as themselves, and then click OK.
On the File menu in the Local Security Settings window, click Exit.
Restart the computer.