How to View Files on a Networked Computer
View the shared folders., Access the shared files.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: View the shared folders.
Select the My Network Places option from the Start menu to view the shared folders stored on the network.
The My Network Places window will open on the desktop. -
Step 2: Access the shared files.
Locate the folder containing the files sought and double-click the folder to view the shared files.
If the proper permissions have been assigned to the user account, access to the files will be granted.
If the user account being used is not authorized to view the files sought, permission to access the files will be denied.
Contact the network administrator in order to resolve issues involving access to files stored on the network.
Detailed Guide
Select the My Network Places option from the Start menu to view the shared folders stored on the network.
The My Network Places window will open on the desktop.
Locate the folder containing the files sought and double-click the folder to view the shared files.
If the proper permissions have been assigned to the user account, access to the files will be granted.
If the user account being used is not authorized to view the files sought, permission to access the files will be denied.
Contact the network administrator in order to resolve issues involving access to files stored on the network.
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