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Hidden shares, such as the administrative shares C$ and IPC$, are special network shares in Windows that are not visible during browsing but can be accessed directly by name. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss issues with hidden shares in Windows 7, including connection limits and authentication problems. One thread describes how the IPC$ hidden share increments connections as computers log in, causing problems when approaching the 20-device limit in Windows 7. Another thread covers accessing hidden shares like C$ on Windows 7, where users encounter login prompts even with password-protected sharing disabled, and the system prepends the computer name as a domain. These discussions highlight troubleshooting steps for hidden share access and connection management in Windows networking.
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    Windows 7 Win 7 connect 20 devices - fact or fraud ?

    Hi, I've just tried to replace an XP Pro computer used as a P2P server for a 10 workstation network with a Win7 64bit computer. XP's connection device limit is 10 and in Win7 EULA it states 20 devices. But that doesn't seem to be true !! I have one program on each workstations which accesses 3...
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    • client-server computer management connection issues connection limit device limitations eula file access hidden shares installation issues microsoft network network sharing peer-to-peer retrogression security tech support windows 7 windows pro windows server workstation
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Accessing hidden shares

    With my old Windows XP PCs I used to access the files using the hidden network shares (i.e. c$). I am trying to do the same with the Windows 7 computers but am getting asked for a login. I have set password protected sharing to off but am still getting asked for a login. I tried the login I...
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    • admin rights file sharing hidden shares network access password protection security shared folders troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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