Hidden Share Folder/Drive

Monie · #1 Jul 12th, 2007, 04:33

Hello....

Well, my technical knowledge on networking isn't that deep.
So, i was wondering... I did hear the hidden sharing of folder/drives(other pc in the nework),

Something like "C$",

1. How do you actually access it?
2. How to disable them?

Thanks.

MrMadison · #2 Jul 12th, 2007, 05:14

uhhh...ok lemme try and decipher this lol...

I believe you access it through your Network places, and disabling it is just deleting the connections or getting off that network or router.

Monie · #3 Jul 12th, 2007, 06:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMadison

uhhh...ok lemme try and decipher this lol...

I believe you access it through your Network places, and disabling it is just deleting the connections or getting off that network or router.

What so funny bout' that....
As far as I know, you can't view a hidden share drive inside the network places, lol...

What i mean was, what are the syntax to write it?
How to access other people hidden share drive?

Check this unsolved problem

Marc · #4 Jul 12th, 2007, 07:46

\\YOURCOMPUTERNAME\c$

Marc · #5 Jul 12th, 2007, 07:50

Remember that the computer has to be on your network for you to access it, and to Disable shareing of drives, Right Click, Sharing & Security, then the Sharing tab.. You should then see the details of the drives sharing capabilitys, near the top there is a radio button that says "do not share this folder"; that is what you want to check!

Marc

JacobHaug · #6 Jul 12th, 2007, 08:01

Ummm, yeah I love networking. Also you can access it though IP Address with the way Marc said.

Like...
//192.168.1.101\c$

Monie · #7 Jul 12th, 2007, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmfraser

....and to Disable shareing of drives, Right Click, Sharing & Security, then the Sharing tab.. You should then see the details of the drives sharing capabilitys, near the top there is a radio button that says "do not share this folder"; that is what you want to check!

Marc

From where to access the Share & Security?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacobHaug

Ummm, yeah I love networking. Also you can access it though IP Address with the way Marc said.

Like...
//192.168.1.101\c$

Well thanks both of you...

I tried to access them both ways( \\192.168.1.3\C$ , \\pcname\C$ ),
but both of then require a password (popup control box)in order to access the drives.
When i check, that pc doesn't uses any password to log on.
I have already share the C drives with the share name "C$"

What could be the problem.

Thanks..

JacobHaug · #8 Jul 12th, 2007, 08:24

Well since their is no password, it would be the username on that computer and no password.

Monie · #9 Jul 12th, 2007, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacobHaug

Well since their is no password, it would be the username on that computer and no password.

Nope, NEGATIVE!

Marc · #10 Jul 12th, 2007, 08:50

You are probubly not registered on that domain?

welshstew · #11 Jul 12th, 2007, 09:04

Firstly I would wonder why you wnat to do this? are you the local network admin guy for these PC's? if not then you may get into a bit of trouble for looking at someone elses PC.

Anyways, you need to right click on the local disk (c:/ and then hit the sharing tab. ensure that the drive is shared as c$. you then need to go into the security tab, and add the user group to the PC i.e. 'adminuser' or add your individual network account.

you can then do as the above and open the folder by entering \\computername\c$\

if all that fails, then check that the network cable is in the back of the PC!

Monie · #12 Jul 12th, 2007, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmfraser

You are probubly not registered on that domain?

What do you mean by that?
If that is the case, how am I be able to be registered into that domain?

All pc in my place is connected through a HUB, No Server, No Login.
Just a simple sharing file through the same workstation.

Thanks.

Marc · #13 Jul 12th, 2007, 09:26

Is this for your company or personal?

Monie · #14 Jul 13th, 2007, 01:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by welshstew

Firstly I would wonder why you wnat to do this? are you the local network admin guy for these PC's? if not then you may get into a bit of trouble for looking at someone elses PC.

Anyways, you need to right click on the local disk (c:/ and then hit the sharing tab. ensure that the drive is shared as c$. you then need to go into the security tab, and add the user group to the PC i.e. 'adminuser' or add your individual network account.

you can then do as the above and open the folder by entering \\computername\c$\

if all that fails, then check that the network cable is in the back of the PC!

Does windows XP Home Edition support this "advance file sharing"?
Because my pc uses XP Pro, The other one uses XP Home.
In the XP home PC, I couldn't find the Advance File Sharing button. (under the Tools>FolderOption>View)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmfraser

Is this for your company or personal?

Actually, I conduct this "learning process" practically in my new small office (my boss office

)
which consist only 3 PC that connected to a adsl modem router(no server).

My last job interview, I've been ask this question but couldn't answer it, damn!
This has nothing to with my work now, just want to know how to use this "HIDDEN SHARE, C$" for future use.

Thanks.

Marc · #15 Jul 14th, 2007, 08:24

I have never heard of a 'Hidden Share', whats the point of trying to share somthing, but hiding it?

Monie · #16 Jul 16th, 2007, 03:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmfraser

I have never heard of a 'Hidden Share', whats the point of trying to share somthing, but hiding it?

Just my curiosity, I guest...

pa007 · #17 Jul 16th, 2007, 09:07

Well if you're sharing all files but there are certain ones you want to be kept private then it would be handy. I'm sure you can do it but I don't know how.

Pete.

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