Access Shared Folder in Windows
0Here's how to Access Shared Folder in Windows.
Below are some of the most common ones:
- Using the Run app: The Run app is a utility that allows you to open programs and files by typing their path or command in the Run dialog box. To access a shared folder using the Run app, you can press **Windows + R** on your keyboard to open the dialog box, then type `\\Computer-Name\Shared-Folder` and click OK or press Enter. You need to replace `Computer-Name` and `Shared-Folder` with the actual name of the network computer and shared folder name respectively.
- Using File Explorer: File Explorer is the default file manager in Windows that lets you browse and manage your files and folders. To access a shared folder using File Explorer, you can open it by pressing **Windows + E** on your keyboard or clicking on its icon from the taskbar. Then, you can expand the Network section from its left navigation pane and click or tap on the name of your Windows PC. This will show you the list of folders shared on the network. You can then double-click or double-tap on any folder to open it.
- Using Computer Management: Computer Management is a built-in Windows tool that allows you to access various Windows features, manage your storage, and view your network drives. To access a shared folder using Computer Management, you can press **Windows + X** on your keyboard and select Computer Management from the menu. Then, on its left side panel, navigate to System Tools - Shared Folders - Shares. This will list all the shared folders on your Windows computer or device, including the default Windows shares and remote administrative shares. You can then right-click or press and hold on any folder and select Open to access it.
- Using Command Prompt: Command Prompt is a command-line interpreter that allows you to perform various tasks by typing commands. To access a shared folder using Command Prompt, you can press **Windows + R** on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box, then type `cmd` and click OK or press Enter. This will open Command Prompt. Then, you can type `cd \\Computer-Name\Shared-Folder` and press Enter to change your directory to the shared folder. You need to replace `Computer-Name` and `Shared-Folder` with the actual name of the network computer and shared folder name respectively.