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by jimmy

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How do i share a C:/ on a local PC that is connected to my network in another part of the building.Every time i try this i use this command
\\pc1 $c
All this comand does however is allow me to view the printers installed on that harddisk and not access the files/folders on the drive. I do a lot of work in a large building and it would help me save time if i was able to access the files on the drive remotely

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by nook

try this syntax

\\computer\share($)

I believe this will work in your case. From the remote machine go to Start\Run and enter:

\\pc\c$

Keep in mind you must have permissions to this hidden share for this to work.

by gperrie

If the drive is not already shared you have several options;

One way could be to use a policy on your network that has the option selected to create administrative shares. Have a look at poledit for this.

For a temporary solution, try using Server Manager. Select the PC you want then choose Computer..Shared Directories..New Share In share name type the c$ and in path c:(because it is the path on the PC itself). You don't have to set any permissions, it knows this is the default adminshare.

Once these are created, use the syntax in the answer above to connect.

Both these assume you have a domain but you stated you work in a large building.

Gavin

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