Access shared folders

You can access shared folders and find the ones you want in the following ways:

Access shared folders from Network Magic

Access shared folders from the Microsoft Windows desktop

Access shared folders from Network Magic

1. Click Shared Folders.

2. In the list of computers with shared folders, click the folder you want.
   
   Network Magic opens Windows Explorer, which lists the folder's files.

3. If you want, you can check information about the shared folder. For information, see Get details about a shared folder.

4. Click the shared folder you want.

Access shared folders from the Microsoft Windows desktop

This uses an icon that Network Magic adds to the Microsoft Windows desktop.

1. Go to the desktop.

2. Do one of the following:
   
   Double-click My Shared Folders.
   
   Right-click My Shared Folders, and then select Open.
   
   Network Magic opens Windows Explorer and displays the shared folders. Based on how you have set up the Explorer display, Explorer shows shared folders in one of several different views, including a list view, an icon view, or a details view.

3. Double-click the folder you want. 

 Tip

Note

You cannot delete My Shared Folders from the desktop. It is required for Network Magic to run properly. If you uninstall Network Magic, this deletes My Shared Folders from the desktop.