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To map and shared A drive to the network you will have to follow a few steps. First right click on the explore, then right click on the drive or the folder you want to share and click the sharing and security and finally on the sharing tab click on share this folder and that should do it.
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What is a network drive?
network drive A disk or tape drive connected to a server in the network that is shared by multiple users. Also known as a "remote drive." Contrast with local drive.
What is a drive network?
network drive A disk or tape drive connected to a server in the network that is shared by multiple users. Also known as a "remote drive." Contrast with local drive.
Is network drive an example of remote storage?
network drive is a name given to a dive that is shared on a network and the user of that network can acess the drive to store any data . But a remote storage is a technology were you store your data by the technology of web , you dont have to be on the same network to store data as it happens in the network drive.
Is A network drive a processor that is connected to the server on the computer network?
No, it is not a processor it is a disk or tape drive connected to a server in the network that is shared by multiple users. Also known as a "remote drive."http://wiki.answers.com/What_is_a_network_drive#ixzz1WRBci0KE
Mapping a shared folder?
Easy. Make sure the folder you want to map is shared. Then go into your My Network Places. Find the computer in the list that's sharing the resource you want to map a network drive to. Double-click on it and find the folder to map. Right-click it and and select Map Network Drive. Then configure your options as you see fit, such as the drive letter.
You cannot able to access shared printer?
To access shared items, go to My Network Places under the My Computer. Here you can see all shared files, folders, and printers on your network. This allows you to copy files, use shared applications, and access shared printers.To share file or folder from your own computer on a network, find the item you want to share, and right-click the name. Select Sharing and Security. The Data Properties dialogue box will open. Check Share this folder on the network. If you want to allow other users to alter the content, check Allow network users to change my files.Changing the name of a shared folderTo change the name of a shared folder you must first stop sharing the folder by selecting the Do not share this folder option, then click OK. Now complete the initial steps in order to re-share the folder.Setting up shared printersGo to the Control Panel, and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click the printer you want to share, and select Sharing from the shortcut menu. The printer's Properties dialogue box opens. Select Share this printer, and enter a name for the printer.Accessing shared foldersTo locate a shared folder, the host computer must have the folder marked as shared, and you have mapped to the network drive that the folder is on. To locate, look under My Network Places and the folder you are trying to locate should be accesible from there if all the appropriate measures have been taken.Mapping a network driveOn the host computer, share the drive or folder on a drove to which you want others to have access. On the computer that will use the network drive, open Windows Explorer and click the Tools menu. Select Map Network Drive. The Map Network Drive dialogue box appears. Select a drive letter from the drop-down list (as you can see in the diagram below, I am mapping to a folder named \\othercomputer\sharedfolder\). Click the Browse button and locate the shared folder or drive on the host computer. Click OK to close the dialogue box, and click Finish to map the drive. The shared drive now appears on the Explorer window on the computer.Mapping to a hidden shareFollow the directions for mapping a network drive as listed above, but include the $ at the beginning and end of the drive letter or folder name you wish to share.Hiding your computer from others looking at My Network PlacesIn the Control Panel, open the Administrative Tools applet and double-click Services. Right-click the Computer Browser service and select Properties from the shortcut menu. Under Startup type, select Disabled, and click Apply. When you restart the PC it will not be visible in My Network Places on other computers on the network.Accessing shared printersTo access the shared printer, open My Network Places. Double-click the computer that has the shared printer connected to it. Right-click the printer and select Connect.
What can be shared by users in a network?
In a network, devices and information can be shared by desktop users.
Can you open your school z drive at home?
No. Your school Z: Drive is a shared drive on that school's network, which your computer is not a part of. That is why, in most cases, your teachers require you to purchase either a CD-RW disk or a flash-drive.
What is the difference between a UNC and drive mapping?
Drive mapping is the way by which Microsoft Windows and OS/2 associate a local drive letter (A through Z) with a shared storage area to another computer over a network whereas UNC, short for Universal Naming Convention or Uniform Naming Convention that specifies a common syntax to describe the location of a network resource, such as a shared file, directory, or printer.
How do you access a computer's hard drive on your network?
The computer needs to have a shared folder and both computers need to be on the same workgroup. You can type "\\computername" in the address bar of Windows Explorer or just browse in My Network Places -> Entire Network.
What is a shared network?
That is a printer that is accessible to computers in a network
What does a wireless router that has no hard drive to share mean?
Most wireless routers do not have hard drives. If there is a drive on the network (NAS Network Accessed Storage) that cannot be shared it could be a router setting but there are many other reasons such as NAS setup that are more likely.
