How to check shared folders and files in a windows network environment?

Start > run > mmc

File > New (Console root dialog appears)

File > Add/Remove snap-in > Add > then choose the snap-in "shared folder" from the list of snap-ins and click "Add" button


Next in the Shared Folders dialog, choose the computer in which you want to find who has shared folders and files and click the "Finish" button. Then click "Close" button followed by "Ok" button.


Expand Console Root > "Shared Folders" and you can check the list of shared folders (shares, sessions and open files)

What is MMC? How to access Internet Service Manager?

MMC is the abbreviation for Microsoft Management Console. It provides an interface to manage services on windows machines.

You can access MMC by typing Start > Run > mmc.

You can call the Internet Service Manager MMC in many ways,
1) Start > Control panel > Administrative tools > Internet Services Manager
2) Start > Run > inetmgr (short cut to call IIS manager)