Network Windows Laptop with iMac

Hello,
To start with I am not quite sure if this is the right section, if not then please let me know and i will move the thread.
I am looking to find a way to connect on my iMac through my windows based laptop and specifically on my Movies folder. i have my laptop connected on my TV. On my Preferences i have the file sharing turned on.
First of all...Is it possible?
Regards
Athos

Should be. See the following:
Mac OS X 10.5 Help- Sharing with Windows computers
Mac OS X 10.5 Help- Setting up a Mac computer to share files with Windows users
Mac OS X 10.5 Help- Setting up a Windows computer to share files with Mac users
Of course you should also check online help by selecting Mac Help from the Finder's Help menu and searching on relevant terms such as "sharing."

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