The default shares C$ has to be created. If the Remote Admin (ADMIN$) is not shared, that is also required to be shared.
Steps to create the Default Share for the root partition:
- Go to: Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
- In the Command Prompt, type the following:
net share C$=C:\
- Press the Enter key.
You should receive a message saying ‘C$ was shared successfully.’
NOTE: If your root partition is D, then type: D$=D:\
Steps to create the Remote Admin share for the root partition:
- Go to: Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
- In the Command Prompt, type the following:
net share ADMIN$
- Press the Enter key.
You should receive a message saying ‘ADMIN$ was shared successfully.’
Steps to confirm if the needful shares are created:
- Go to: Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
- In the Command Prompt, type the following:
net share
- Press the Enter key.
Confirm that the Remote Admin share (ADMIN$) and the default share for the root partition (in most cases, C$) appear in the ‘Share Name’ column.
Technical Information
How to create and delete hidden or administrative shares on client computers:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314984
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