How do I create a network share?

John Savill

March 4, 1999

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A. It is possible to create a share from the commandprompt by typing:

net share =: /remark=""
e.g. net share john=c:datajohndrv /remark="Johns drive"

A share can also be created using Explorer:

  1. Start Explorer (Start - Programs - Windows NT Explorer)

  2. Right Click on a directory and select "sharing"

  3. Click the Sharing tab, and select "Shared as"

  4. Enter a description and click OK

  5. The directory will now have a hand on the directory

It is possible to add a $ to the end of the share so it will appearhidden, and not visible from a network browse.

See also, "How can I create a share on another machine over the network?" and "Letting Data Managers Create and Delete Shares."

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