Instructions apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

Open WindowsFile Explorer, go to theFolderspane, and selectNetwork.

snag the computer that has the shared folders you want to browse.

Selecting the computer with a network shared folder.

In older versions of Windows, openEntire Networkand selectMicrosoft Windows Networkto see shares.

If nothing appears, then nothing is shared.

Folders that appear in this window are linked to the shared folders.

Expanding the computer share in File Explorer.

The folder contents are the same as on the shared computer.

However, the folder paths may differ if the person who shared the data chose a unique share name.

Viewing the net share command in the Command Prompt.