Another computer can access my personal files across the LAN?

Some background info: I moved into my dorm to the school a few months ago and I'll use the dormitory internet via lan cable in my room. I'll also put ad hoc internet connection for my phone. Recently, I realized in the "computer > network" I am able to see a list of computers and media devices that is connected to the network "dormitory" via the lan cable. I had problems that these users may be able to see my computer and access my personal files.

I went to check my 'advanced sharing settings' and these are the following parameters, I had put: ' network discovery: on ', ' files and printers sharing: on "," public folder sharing: on "and finally" Sharing password protected: on»
Since the discovery of the 'network' is on, my computer can be seen on the network too. I realized my "files and printers sharing" and "public folder sharing" was also lit and I was more worried about my computer being easily accessible by others in the dormitory network. However as my password protected sharing is turned on also, is it still possible for other computers to access my computer and my personal files?
Thank you for your kind attention

In the centre network and sharing, make your network a "Public network" rather than a "home network" or "work network".

This should have the effect to make the following settings in 'advanced sharing settings.

  • Discovery - Off network
  • Files and printers sharing - Off
  • Public folder sharing - Off

If these parameters only to not configure this way, when you changed in 'Public network', to do so.

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