Can the WINDOWS folder be shared on a network?

[rnmcd]

I originally posted this message on Jan. 25, 2003.

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rnmcd
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01/25/2003 9:34 PM


I am trying to share (via Win XP Pro) the WINDOWS folder on a networked PC but the checkbox is greyed out. Can this folder even be shared?

Thanks.
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Bloodstein
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01/25/2003 10:08 PM


Well, apparently, it can't be shared!! I just tried it now and yes, the option was greyed out.

There's probably a good reason though. Windows dir only contains system files (and should always do so). I don't see why other computers in the network would want to mess around with files from this folder...unless u trying to troubleshoot the computer (in which case, ur probably better off copying the needed files from the win folder to another shared one.

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Lord Evermore
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01/25/2003 10:20 PM


Microsoft protecting users from themselves again.

Go to a command prompt and type net share sharename=c:\windows; replace sharename with the name you want it to be shared as.

It won't show up as a shared folder in Explorer (no "sharehand" icon). But it will show up in other people's Network Neighborhood.

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rnmcd
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01/26/2003 10:59 AM


Thank you very much.

All I was wanting to do was install the fonts from my PC to my laptop via the network....I realize there are many other ways I could transfer and then install the fonts but I was just curious about sharing the c:\Windows

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I did share the c:\windows as directed and it added it to the Network Neighborhood but when I try to access that folder I get this error message: not accessible. You might not have access.... Access is denied.


Any idea how I can get access to this?

Thanks.

 

[rnmcd]

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[Nosaj]

The windows folder is already shared as admin$

 

[SoulAssassin]

Originally posted by: Nosaj
The windows folder is already shared as admin$

Exactly, if the option is greyed out, are you sure you have admin rights?

 

[rnmcd]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin

Originally posted by: Nosaj
The windows folder is already shared as admin$

Exactly, if the option is greyed out, are you sure you have admin rights?

I am sure I have administrative rights.

The C:\windows folder is shared on this computer but it can't be shared over the network for some reason.

 

[MedicBob]

Type \\computername\driveletter$

If you can access it, it is shared. Administrator share.