Viewing a Computer or Shared Folder Directly Using Its UNC Path
If you know the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) pathname of a shared folder on a specific computer, you can instantly view its files by typing the UNC path into the Address box at the top of any File Explorer window. You can type a path that includes just computer name, a computer name followed by a folder’s share name, or a longer path that specifies subfolders or a file within the shared folder.
For example, suppose you want to see the folders shared by a computer named “laptop.” Open a File Explorer window by pressing Windows Logo+X and selecting File Explorer. Click in the Address box, and the “breadcrumb” path will disappear. Then, type \\laptop and press Enter. This displays ...
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