How To Enable in Windows XP Service Pack 1, 2, and 3
By default, Windows XP Service Pack 3 prevents access to the administrative shares through the network.
To enable administrative shares you have to:
- Open Explorer and select Tools -> Folder Options
- Select the View tab and scroll all the way down to the bottom of Advanced Settings
- Make sure that "Use simple file sharing (Recommended)" is not selected
This should work instantly without the need for reboot. Note: Windows XP Home editions do not have this option, so cannot show administrative shares.
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