Share folder between Mac and Windows machine

To share folder from Mac to windows PC, follow the steps below.
Mac side configuration.
Step 1
Open System Preferences

System Preference

Step 2

Open Sharing folder

Sharing

Step 3

Turn on file sharing, Check file sharing checkbox as shown below.

Sharing Window

Add folder to be shared using add button as shown in screen shot.Here, you can add users and also manage their permissions to the shared folder.

Step 4

Click on Add button under the Users list to add users, that should open new window as below.

If the user is new User Click on New Person button. you can also add user from your contacts.

Enter new user name and password, verify password.Finally, Press Create Account button.

Once the account is created select user from the list.Hence, the user will be added to the Sharing Window, Users column  as shown in previous screen shot.

Step 5
If the sharing is successful you will find this text on top of your shared folder.

OnWindows
Goto Windows Explorer(Not Internet Explorer) and click on Network option. You should find the shared folder in Mac machine.