How to access shared remote folder \\a.b.c.d\somefolder ? Only "net use" mapping possible

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In a LAN network I can map directly a remote shared folder without problems with a command like

net use T: \\192.168.1.200\remotesharefolder /USER:karl

A command prompt pops up asking me for the password of remote user "karl". After entering it
the maapping is finished successfully.

However there are often (GUI based) programs which request a folder.
When I try to enter the mentioned remote share folder (or to navigate through
the "File Open Dialog") this is not possible.

I guess it is because these programs cannot get a complete list of remote shared folders
resp. they are not able to request the necessary password.

Is there a workaround?

E.g. entering the remote folder adress WITH user and password e.g.

\\192.168.1.200\remotesharefolder::karl::mypassword

Or using a kind of local folder proxy

or

.....

Marcus
 
In a LAN network I can map directly a remote shared folder without problems with a command like

net use T: \\192.168.1.200\remotesharefolder /USER:karl

A command prompt pops up asking me for the password of remote user "karl". After entering it
the maapping is finished successfully.

However there are often (GUI based) programs which request a folder.
When I try to enter the mentioned remote share folder (or to navigate through
the "File Open Dialog") this is not possible.

I guess it is because these programs cannot get a complete list of remote shared folders
resp. they are not able to request the necessary password.

Is there a workaround?

E.g. entering the remote folder adress WITH user and password e.g.

\\192.168.1.200\remotesharefolder::karl::mypassword

Or using a kind of local folder proxy

or

....

Marcus
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How about mapping the remote folder as a network drive at a command
prompt, then opening it through the local drive letter (T: in your
example) in the GUI based programs?
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Marcus Mender said:
In a LAN network I can map directly a remote shared folder without problems with a command like

net use T: \\192.168.1.200\remotesharefolder /USER:karl

A command prompt pops up asking me for the password of remote user "karl". After entering it
the maapping is finished successfully.

However there are often (GUI based) programs which request a folder.
When I try to enter the mentioned remote share folder (or to navigate through
the "File Open Dialog") this is not possible.

I guess it is because these programs cannot get a complete list of remote shared folders
resp. they are not able to request the necessary password.

Is there a workaround?

E.g. entering the remote folder adress WITH user and password e.g.

\\192.168.1.200\remotesharefolder::karl::mypassword

Or using a kind of local folder proxy

or

....

Marcus
Click to expand...

Instead of specifying an account each time, you should use
a logon account / password that is synchronised with an
account / password on the host machine (192.1681.200).
You will then face no further challenges.
 
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