How Do I Access a Shared Drive Using the Run Command?

You can't directly access a shared drive using the Run command in Windows. The Run command is primarily used to execute programs and commands, and it doesn't have the functionality to browse or connect to network locations.

However, you can use the Run command to open the File Explorer and then access the shared drive. Here's how:

1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type explorer and press Enter. This will open the File Explorer.
3. In the File Explorer address bar, type the network path of the shared drive. For example, if the shared drive is named "SharedDocs" and it's on a computer named "MyServer", you would type \\MyServer\SharedDocs.
4. Press Enter to access the shared drive.

Important notes:

• You need to have the necessary permissions to access the shared drive.
• If you are connecting to a shared drive on a different network, you might need to enter your network credentials.

Alternatively, you can use the following methods to access a shared drive:

• Network Neighborhood: This older method allows you to browse available network drives and connect to them.
• Windows Explorer: You can directly access shared drives by navigating to the "Network" section in File Explorer.
• Command Prompt: You can use the net use command to connect to a shared drive.

Example:

Let's say you want to access a shared drive called "SharedFiles" on a computer named "WorkStation".

1. Press Windows key + R.
2. Type explorer and press Enter.
3. In the File Explorer address bar, type \\WorkStation\SharedFiles and press Enter.

This will open the "SharedFiles" drive in File Explorer.