Windows Sharing Problems

Hello:
When I try to access my Mac mini from a Windows computer on my network, the only items that are shared are my printers. How can I share my Mac mini's entire home folder?
Thanks,
Vikram

Yup, I did. I think these problems are being caused by Network Magic (which I have now uninstalled).
Message was edited by: Vikram R.

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I failed the login “connection to server with username and password not possible - Failure 256”
Some cures here...
http://archive.macfixitforums.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/691131/site _id/1#import
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http://iharder.sourceforge.net/current/macosx/winmacprinter/
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301397
iFelix...
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3020.html
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/windowsxp.html
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why is it possible, from an Information pannel to delete the account of another user?
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http://www.fort-delce.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/win-share-pass.jpg
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*Change my admin password*
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8202.html
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