Creating a share at the server root

[Guest bg_ie@yahoo.com]

I have a problem with my Access database and a solution is offered on

the following website -

 

Microsoft Access Performance FAQ http://www.granite.ab.ca/Access/performancefaq.htm

 

Here's the solution -

 

"Alternatively I'd suggest having the network people setup a share

right on the directory that contains your database. Instead of using \

\Server\Dir1\Subdir2\Subdir3\subdir4\subdir5\backend.mdb you'd use \

\server\Sharesubdir5. "

 

"They can can append a $ to the end of the share name to make it a

hidden share so as to not confuse people. You would also need to use a

$ at the end of the share name as well. As in \\server

\Sharesubdir5$."

 

I have full rights on the server in question and was wondering how I

should create this share.

 

Thanks for your help,

 

Barry.

[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Re: Creating a share at the server root

 

 

<bg_ie@yahoo.com> wrote in message

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>I have a problem with my Access database and a solution is offered on

> the following website -

>

> Microsoft Access Performance FAQ

> http://www.granite.ab.ca/Access/performancefaq.htm

>

> Here's the solution -

>

> "Alternatively I'd suggest having the network people setup a share

> right on the directory that contains your database. Instead of using \

> \Server\Dir1\Subdir2\Subdir3\subdir4\subdir5\backend.mdb you'd use \

> \server\Sharesubdir5. "

>

> "They can can append a $ to the end of the share name to make it a

> hidden share so as to not confuse people. You would also need to use a

> $ at the end of the share name as well. As in \\server

> \Sharesubdir5$."

>

> I have full rights on the server in question and was wondering how I

> should create this share.

>

> Thanks for your help,

>

> Barry.

>

 

In Explorer you right click the folder c:\Sharesubdir5, then you

select the "Sharing" menu item.