This wikiHow teaches you how to view a list of shared folders or shared folders on a Windows network.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Using File Explorer
Step 1. Right-click the Windows Start button
This button is usually in the lower-left corner.
Step 2. Click File Explorer
Step 3. Scroll down the left column and click Network
This will bring up a list of computers that are part of the network.
Step 4. Double-click the computer for which you want to view the shared folders
A list of shared folders on the computer you selected will be displayed.
Method 2 of 3: Using the Computer Management Panel
Step 1. Press Win+S key
The Windows search field will open.
Step 2. Type in computer management
This will bring up a list of matching search results.
Step 3. Click Computer Management
Step 4. Click Shared Folders twice
You can find it in the column on the left. This will open a list of subfolders.
Step 5. Click Shares
Click this option once to bring up a list of shared folders.
Method 3 of 3: Using the Command Line
Step 1. Right-click the Windows Start button
You can find it in the lower left corner.
Step 2. Click Command Prompt
A command line window will open.
Step 3. Type net share
Click inside the command line window to type it.
Step 4. Press Enter key
This will bring up a list of shared folders.
