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Command prompt across network
I have two computers connected through the Windows Network:
Computer 1: Name = X1 Windows XP Pro Computer 2: Name = X2 Windows XP x64 From a command prompt on computer X1 I can log onto any of this computer's local drives. For example, if I want to log onto drive C then I just type "C:" (without the quotes). However, from a command prompt on computer X1, if I try to log onto any of the drives of computer X2 (e.g., by typing "\\X2\C") I get the message "The network path was not found." (I know that the computers are connected because I can do "dir \\X2\C" from computer X1.) Is this possible; if so, what is the correct syntax? Thanks, Don Culp |
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Command prompt across network
The date and time was 9/23/2008 7:06 AM, and on a whim, Don Culp pounded
out on the keyboard: I have two computers connected through the Windows Network: Computer 1: Name = X1 Windows XP Pro Computer 2: Name = X2 Windows XP x64 From a command prompt on computer X1 I can log onto any of this computer's local drives. For example, if I want to log onto drive C then I just type "C:" (without the quotes). However, from a command prompt on computer X1, if I try to log onto any of the drives of computer X2 (e.g., by typing "\\X2\C") I get the message "The network path was not found." (I know that the computers are connected because I can do "dir \\X2\C" from computer X1.) Is this possible; if so, what is the correct syntax? Thanks, Don Culp Hi Don, A shared drive would be accessed like: \\x2\c$ -- Terry R. ***Reply Note*** Anti-spam measures are included in my email address. Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply. |
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Command prompt across network
Terry --
I tried your suggestion but still get "The network path was not found." I assume that the "$" at the end is typed exactly as shown. "Terry R." wrote in message ... The date and time was 9/23/2008 7:06 AM, and on a whim, Don Culp pounded out on the keyboard: I have two computers connected through the Windows Network: Computer 1: Name = X1 Windows XP Pro Computer 2: Name = X2 Windows XP x64 From a command prompt on computer X1 I can log onto any of this computer's local drives. For example, if I want to log onto drive C then I just type "C:" (without the quotes). However, from a command prompt on computer X1, if I try to log onto any of the drives of computer X2 (e.g., by typing "\\X2\C") I get the message "The network path was not found." (I know that the computers are connected because I can do "dir \\X2\C" from computer X1.) Is this possible; if so, what is the correct syntax? Thanks, Don Culp Hi Don, A shared drive would be accessed like: \\x2\c$ -- Terry R. ***Reply Note*** Anti-spam measures are included in my email address. Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply. |
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Command prompt across network
On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:06:58 -0400, "Don Culp"
wrote: I have two computers connected through the Windows Network: Computer 1: Name = X1 Windows XP Pro Computer 2: Name = X2 Windows XP x64 From a command prompt on computer X1 I can log onto any of this computer's local drives. For example, if I want to log onto drive C then I just type "C:" (without the quotes). However, from a command prompt on computer X1, if I try to log onto any of the drives of computer X2 (e.g., by typing "\\X2\C") I get the message "The network path was not found." (I know that the computers are connected because I can do "dir \\X2\C" from computer X1.) Is this possible; if so, what is the correct syntax? Thanks, Don Culp Map a network drive (which assigns a local drive letter), then log on using the drive letter. For example: net use z: \\X2\C Z: -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com |
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Command prompt across network
Steve --
This seems to work OK. Thanks. "Steve Winograd" wrote in message ... On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:06:58 -0400, "Don Culp" wrote: I have two computers connected through the Windows Network: Computer 1: Name = X1 Windows XP Pro Computer 2: Name = X2 Windows XP x64 From a command prompt on computer X1 I can log onto any of this computer's local drives. For example, if I want to log onto drive C then I just type "C:" (without the quotes). However, from a command prompt on computer X1, if I try to log onto any of the drives of computer X2 (e.g., by typing "\\X2\C") I get the message "The network path was not found." (I know that the computers are connected because I can do "dir \\X2\C" from computer X1.) Is this possible; if so, what is the correct syntax? Thanks, Don Culp Map a network drive (which assigns a local drive letter), then log on using the drive letter. For example: net use z: \\X2\C Z: -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com |
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Command prompt across network
The date and time was 9/23/2008 8:12 AM, and on a whim, Don Culp pounded
out on the keyboard: Terry -- I tried your suggestion but still get "The network path was not found." I assume that the "$" at the end is typed exactly as shown. "Terry R." wrote in message ... The date and time was 9/23/2008 7:06 AM, and on a whim, Don Culp pounded out on the keyboard: I have two computers connected through the Windows Network: Computer 1: Name = X1 Windows XP Pro Computer 2: Name = X2 Windows XP x64 From a command prompt on computer X1 I can log onto any of this computer's local drives. For example, if I want to log onto drive C then I just type "C:" (without the quotes). However, from a command prompt on computer X1, if I try to log onto any of the drives of computer X2 (e.g., by typing "\\X2\C") I get the message "The network path was not found." (I know that the computers are connected because I can do "dir \\X2\C" from computer X1.) Is this possible; if so, what is the correct syntax? Thanks, Don Culp Hi Don, A shared drive would be accessed like: \\x2\c$ Hi Don, Yes, when the name of a shared resource ends with the character $, that means it is hidden. Click Start, Run, type secpol.msc and click OK. Navigate to Local policies, security options, Network Access: Sharing and security model for local accounts. Change this option from "Guest Only" to "Classic: Local users authenticate as themselves". See if that helps -- Terry R. ***Reply Note*** Anti-spam measures are included in my email address. Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply. |
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Command prompt across network
On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:09:22 -0400, "Don Culp"
wrote: I have two computers connected through the Windows Network: Computer 1: Name = X1 Windows XP Pro Computer 2: Name = X2 Windows XP x64 From a command prompt on computer X1 I can log onto any of this computer's local drives. For example, if I want to log onto drive C then I just type "C:" (without the quotes). However, from a command prompt on computer X1, if I try to log onto any of the drives of computer X2 (e.g., by typing "\\X2\C") I get the message "The network path was not found." (I know that the computers are connected because I can do "dir \\X2\C" from computer X1.) Is this possible; if so, what is the correct syntax? Thanks, Don Culp Map a network drive (which assigns a local drive letter), then log on using the drive letter. For example: net use z: \\X2\C Z: Steve -- This seems to work OK. Thanks. You're welcome, Don. :-) -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com |
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Command prompt across network
Don Culp wrote:
I have two computers connected through the Windows Network: Computer 1: Name = X1 Windows XP Pro Computer 2: Name = X2 Windows XP x64 From a command prompt on computer X1 I can log onto any of this computer's local drives. For example, if I want to log onto drive C then I just type "C:" (without the quotes). However, from a command prompt on computer X1, if I try to log onto any of the drives of computer X2 (e.g., by typing "\\X2\C") I get the message "The network path was not found." (I know that the computers are connected because I can do "dir \\X2\C" from computer X1.) Is this possible; if so, what is the correct syntax? Thanks, Don Culp If you mean that you want to _CHANGE_ to a remote dir ( like you do with a command cd /d X:\dir ) then this is not possible. Current directory can not be an UNC path. You need to map a drive letter to this path first. --PA |
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