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When accessing a drive on a computer over the network, why do you use a '$'

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Mar 15, 20264905 views
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Problem

When accessing a network drive over a network, i.e. Why do I need to use the '$', is this just a syntax thing?

Error Output

\\BasementComputer\C$

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It indicates a hidden share, so that anyone on the network is not able to just browse to the share they need to know the specific name.

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