Click: How to View Shared Folders on Windows

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Method 1of 3:

Using File Explorer

1. Right-click themenu. It's usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
2. ClickFile Explorer.
3. Scroll down the left column and clickNetwork. This displays a list of computers that are a part of the network.
4. Double-click the computer where you want to see shared folders. A list of shared folders on the selected computer will now appear.

Method 2of 3:

Using the Computer Management Panel

1. Press?Win+S. This opens the Windows search bar.
2. Typecomputer management. A list of matching results will appear.
3. ClickComputer Management.
4. Double-clickShared Folders. It's in the left column.^[1]This expands a list of subfolders.
5. ClickShares. You'll only have to click it once. A list of shared folders will appear.

Method 3of 3:

Using the Command Prompt

1. Right-click themenu. It's usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
2. ClickCommand Prompt. This opens a terminal window to the command prompt.
3. Typenet share. Just click the terminal window to start typing.^[2]
4. Press?Enter. A list of shared folders will appear.