Troubleshooting Shared Folder Access Between Mac and Windows

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This discussion focuses on troubleshooting shared folder access between Mac and Windows systems using SMB (Server Message Block) protocol. The user attempts to connect to a Windows 7 machine at IP address 192.168.1.15 but encounters an empty dialog when selecting volumes to mount. The recommended solutions include using the SMB URL format "smb://192.168.1.15/*shared folder*" and adding a dollar sign ($) before the shared folder name to access hidden shares. These steps are crucial for successful folder visibility and access.

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I then enter smb:192.168.1.15 (the ip address of my running local windows7 with account named "Computer" and password "computer"). I click Connect and then enter the account information to view the popup of "Select the volumes you want to mount on" dialog but it is empty. Do you know how can I add a shared folder in windows that my Mac can view ? Thank you a lot.
 
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smb://192.168.1.15:139

try the above, if it still shows nothing try this

smb://192.168.1.15/*shared folder*

without * and use the name of the shared folder

add a $ before the name of the shared folder as it may for some reason be a hidden share.

i personally don't use mac so the information above may not be accurate but i work with them on an enterprise network and its beyond frustrating haha best of luck.
 
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