{"id":4100,"date":"2024-12-04T09:19:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T09:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systools.in\/blog\/?p=4100"},"modified":"2024-12-05T08:54:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T08:54:11","slug":"find-shared-folders-in-active-directory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systools.in\/blog\/find-shared-folders-in-active-directory\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Shared Folders in Active Directory &#038; Locate their Path"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Administrators often ask how to find shared folders in the Active Directory environment. This is primarily due to Shared being unable to locate the path on which a Shared folder lies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#powershell-scripts\"><strong>PowerShell Scripts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#traditional-approaches\"><strong>Traditional Approaches<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#event-viewer\"><strong>Event Viewer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#automated-reporter\"><strong>Automated Reporter<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#best-practices\"><strong>Best Practices<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Moreover, if they plan to move users and computers from one domain to another, they must have a list of all attached resources, which includes the Shared Folders as well. So in this writeup, we give a list of various methods that can help out all admins, regardless of their experience. Starting off with script-based PowerShell commands.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"powershell-scripts\">How to Find Shared Folders in Active Directory via PowerShell Scripts?<\/h2>\n<p>Shared Folders are located inside organization units. So with little change to our original script to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systools.in\/blog\/how-to-find-computer-ou-in-active-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find a computer OU in Active Directory<\/a>\u00a0we can complete the necessary task.<\/p>\n<pre># Import the Active Directory module\r\nImport-Module ActiveDirectory\r\n# Get a list of all computers in the Active Directory\r\n$computers = Get-ADComputer -Filter * -Property Name | Select-Object -ExpandProperty Name\r\n# Initialize an array to store the results\r\n$sharedFolders = @()\r\n# Iterate through each computer\r\nforeach ($computer in $computers) {\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0try {\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0# Get shared folders on the current computer\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$shares = Invoke-Command -ComputerName $computer -ScriptBlock { Get-SmbShare } -ErrorAction Stop\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0foreach ($share in $shares) {\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0# Collect relevant information about the shared folder\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$sharedFolders += [PSCustomObject]@{\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ComputerName = $computer\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ShareName = $share.Name\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Path = $share.Path\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Description = $share.Description\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ScopeName = $share.ScopeName\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0}\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0}\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0} catch {\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Write-Host \"Unable to connect to $computer\" -ForegroundColor Red\r\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0}\r\n}\r\n# Display the results\r\n$sharedFolders | Format-Table -AutoSize<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systools.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-folder-powershell.webp\" alt=\"PowerShell Output to find shared folders in active directory\" width=\"762\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Explanation of the query that lets you find published folders in AD:<\/p>\n<p>First, we use <strong>Import-Module ActiveDirectory<\/strong> to add and use AD-related cmdlets.<\/p>\n<p>Then the <strong>Get-ADComputer -Filter * -Property Name | Select-Object -ExpandProperty<\/strong> Name part retrieves all computers present in the Active Directory.<\/p>\n<p>Using the <strong>Invoke-Command -ComputerName $computer -ScriptBlock { Get-SmbShare } -ErrorAction Stop <\/strong>we run the <strong>Get-SmbShare<\/strong> cmdlet on each remote computer.<\/p>\n<p>Then, we store the retrieved shared folder information in a custom object array.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of<strong> Format-Table -AutoSize<\/strong> we display the results in a tabular manner.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise we have a command line query to list shared folders on any Active Directory computer object.<\/p>\n<pre>wmic \/node:\"&lt;remotePCname&gt;\" share get Name,Path,Description<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systools.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-folder-cmd.webp\" alt=\"Command Line Output for Shared Folder Location in AD\" width=\"638\" height=\"181\" \/><br \/>\nHere, replace the \u201cremotePCname\u201d variable with the one whose data you want to visualize. Remind you that unlike PowerShell, which can be modified to export the results into CSV format, the cmd query lacks any such upgradeability.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not want to use code, then try out the following method instead.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"traditional-approaches\">Traditional Approaches to Determine Shared Folder Path in Active Directory<\/h2>\n<p>There are two built-in apps that admins can use for this task.\u00a0 However, as Shared folders cannot exist independently many times admins have to first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systools.in\/blog\/ad-computer-account-password-expiration-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get the AD computer account password expiration date<\/a> to ensure that the computer in which they are about to look is still active.<\/p>\n<p>We provide you the instructions to use both one by one. First up we have ADUC<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in.<\/li>\n<li>From the top toolbar, click on the object search icon.<\/li>\n<li>In the Find dialog box, choose the Shared Folders option.<\/li>\n<li>Click on Find Now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You are going to find the required options in the search results section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4104 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systools.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-folder-aduc.webp\" alt=\"Use ADUC and answer how to find shared folders in active directory\" width=\"859\" height=\"641\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As these results cannot be copied and pasted, administrators may prefer the second option which is the Administrative Center. To use it here are the guidelines.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>ADAC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click on<strong> Global Search.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Toggle <strong>LDAP<\/strong> option<\/li>\n<li>Put (<strong>objectCategory=Volume<\/strong>) &gt; Hit <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select<\/strong> the Results and <strong>Copy<\/strong> then <strong>Paste<\/strong> them into any Spreadsheet application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4105 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systools.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-folder-adac.webp\" alt=\"how to find shared folders in active directory via ADAC\" width=\"1005\" height=\"516\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Other than these obvious methods described earlier, there is yet another Active Directory functionality that can help you determine the Shared Folder path. It is the Event Viewer.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"event-viewer\">Using Event Viewer to Find a Shared Folder in an AD<\/h3>\n<p>As Shared folder creation is a distinction security event, windows machines assign a unique Event ID to this process. So to check when and where a Shared folder is located, open an Event Viewer instance with the help of the following steps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Type \u201d<strong>eventvwr.msc<\/strong>\u201d in the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Then, <strong>expand Windows logs<\/strong> and go to the Security tab.<\/li>\n<li>Search for the<strong> ID 5142<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4102 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systools.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-folder-event-viewer.webp\" alt=\"Screen shot of Event Viewer Dialog Box with Event ID\" width=\"450\" height=\"407\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This appears on the <strong>logs every time a new network share object is added in the AD<\/strong>. The object name, along with the shared path, is viewable for all computers that have OS versions 7 and later. However, administrators also need to ensure that the Active Directory is present on Windows Server 2008 R2 or later.<\/p>\n<p>Each new shared folder creation event has its own separate ID. Therefore, the admin may have to spend a lot of time if they take the event viewer route. A smarter way would be to take help from a utility that can not only display all events at once but also allow admins to export the said report.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"automated-reporter\">Why and How to Use Automated Share Folder Location Reporter<\/h3>\n<p>Due to their multi-accessible nature, sometimes even experienced admins need help finding the exact location of a Shared Folder. Moreover, these folders are often kept in a hierarchical arrangement, which increases the difficulty of this operation. So much so that even a simple resource listing operation can take hours to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, an easy way out is to rely on the automated <strong>SysTools Active Directory Reporting tool<\/strong>. This utility comes with specialized filters that can display all Shared Folders along with their host OU in just a few clicks. Using the date picker admins can further tone down their search results and export the list into a CSV format. Here is a list of steps that you can use to find the Shared Folder source path.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center mr-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-md-block text-white\" style=\"background: #28a745; color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/download\/SYS4A2D6R\/29\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Download Now<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-md-block text-white\" style=\"background: #ff6800; color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/buy\/SYS4A2D6R\/29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Purchase Now<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch the tool, let the <strong>default (administrator) credentials fill in<\/strong>, then log in.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/ad-reporter\/step-1.webp\" alt=\"Type administrator\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Use the<strong> REGISTER DOMAIN CONTROLLER<\/strong> option to add your domain.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/ad-reporter\/step-6.webp\" alt=\"Register Domain Controller button\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Put in a suitable <strong>name and the exact IP address<\/strong> of the Active Directory.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/ad-reporter\/step-8.webp\" alt=\"browse-pdf-file\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Domain Details Page and validate<\/strong> the admin credentials.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/ad-reporter\/step-10.webp\" alt=\"permission validation\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Toggle the<strong> Reports<\/strong> tab &gt; Scroll to <strong>Shared Folders<\/strong> &gt; Select <strong>All<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/ad-reporter\/step-17.webp\" alt=\"Shared Folders\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on<strong> Preview<\/strong> to get an early <strong>vision on Shared Folder<\/strong> paths.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/ad-reporter\/shared-folder-report-2.webp\" alt=\"press Preview\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Download<\/strong> and choose <strong>CSV &gt; Save the result<\/strong> on your workstation.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/ad-reporter\/shared-folder-report-3.webp\" alt=\"Download CSV\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"best-practices\">Best Practices for Shared Folder Management in Active Directory<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Organize Shared Folders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep Shared Folders in a manageable structure. Ensure that the name fits the content. All this helps during the Active Directory attribute audit scenarios.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule Regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systools.in\/blog\/active-directory-audit-checklist\/\">AD Audits with a Checklist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Admins should trust but verify by carrying out regular unannounced checkers to see if the predefined folder management rules are being followed or not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Implement Security Measures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shared folders are the most vulnerable to unauthorized access. Therefore, security becomes an even greater concern. Combine group policies and access control lists (ACLs) to protect sensitive data within shared folders.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>So in this writeup, we explained how to find shared folders in Active Directory in a multitude of ways. From PowerShell scripts to traditional AD interfaces, administrators have many direct options to locate the network folder path. However, each of the manual methods contains one problem or another. Therefore, it is better to use an automated utility that does away with all manual limitations in one go.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Are published folders and shared folders one and the same in Active Directory?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, Shared folders are containers that can be accessed by multiple users in an Active directory. On the other hand, publishing refers to the process of making such a folder appear inside the AD.<\/p>\n<p>A shared folder can remain in a non-published state after its creation but keeping it this way defeats the purpose of creating a shared folder. So admins publish them as it allows for easier availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why should an admin keep tabs on the AD Shared Folders?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like other AD objects shared folders are also an important component of the on-premise digital infrastructure. So admins must keep an eye on them for proper security, storage, and speed of the system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Should I be wary of using PowerShell and other command line tools when listing out shared folders in Active Directory?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PowerShell and command line tools are no doubt an excellent way to monitor Shared Folders among many other things in an AD. However, improper usage can increase the risk of failures. Start out in a closed lab environment if you just starting out. Use correct syntax and commands and understand for what purpose are you typing out a piece of code.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Administrators often ask how to find shared folders in the Active Directory environment. 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