Identifying Shared Folders

In Windows 8, you have a few methods for identifying which folders are shared. First, in File Explorer, open a folder. If the folder is shared, you’ll see the words “State: Shared” in the status bar at the bottom of the window.

You can also use the Shared Folders snap-in with the Computer Management console to see which folders are shared. To open Shared Folders, click Start, right-click Computer, and choose Manage. When the Computer Management console opens, expand the Shared Folders branch and click Shares. The folders that are shared, whether visible or hidden, appear in the right pane.

You can also use the NET command in a command console to see what is shared. Open a command console and type the command NET SHARE to see a listing of shared resources.