Windows 10: ForFiles command lets you manage files & folders on Shared Network in Windows 10

ForFiles command lets you manage or delete folders, complying with some criteria on Windows 10. If you want to use ForFiles command on a shared network folder or a mapped network drive, here is how you can do it using the Command Prompt.

ForFiles is a command that you can run via Command Prompt to mainly delete files that go through some custom filters as per your requirements. For example, if you want to make some free space by removing all the files older than one year or six months or so, you can use the ForFiles command to get it done. The only problem is that you can run it on a local computer only. If you want to run the ForFiles command on a shared network drive or folder, you have to map it first.

How to use ForFiles command on Shared Network folder


The ForFiles command to delete, rename, move filer or folders on a Shared Network folder or Mapped network drive in Windows 10. To use ForFiles command on the Shared Network folder, follow these steps-

1. Search for cmd in the Taskbar search box.
2. Click on the Run as administrator option.
3. Click the Yes button.
4. Enter the net use command to map a drive.
5. Enter the forfiles command with filters to delete a folder.

At first, you have to open Command Prompt with administrator privilege. For that, search for cmd in the Taskbar search box. When the search result appears, make sure the Command Prompt is selected. If so, click on the respective Run as administrator option. Next, select the Yes option to open Command Prompt as administrator.

Now, you have to map a network drive to run the ForFiles command. For that, type the following command and press the Enter button:

net use F: \\networkShare\files /user:yourusername password

Don’t forget to replace the F with the original drive that you want to map, yourusername and password with your username and password.

To find a list, enter the following command-

ForFiles /?



It shows all commands with examples so that you can use them on a mapped network folder on Windows 10.

The full syntax you can use is:

forfiles [/P pathname] [/M searchmask] [/S] [/C command] [/D [+ | -] [{<date> | <days>}]]

You can use the ForFiles command like this:

ForFiles /p "F:\folder-path" /s /d -180 /c "cmd /c del /q @file"

You need to replace the F:\folder-path with the actual folder path that you want to delete.

The above command lets you delete all files that are folder than 180 days or six months and available in the mentioned folder.

There are other commands you can use alongside ForFiles.

To list all of the files in the current directory that are at least one year old, type:

ForFiles /S /M *.* /D -365 /C "cmd /c echo @file is at least one year old."

This post will show you in detail how to schedule ForFiles command on Shared Network drive.

Read next: How to remove Map Network Drive and Disconnect Network Drive options from This PC.


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Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

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How to stop sharing folder for windows 10?

Referring to following link, I would like to know on how to stop sharing folder for windows 10.

I cannot find Stop Sharing option on step 5.

Use these steps to stop sharing any folder on Windows 10:

1. Open Start.
   
2. Search for Computer Management and click the top result to open the experience.
   
3. Expand the Shared Folders branch from the left pane.
   
4. Click the Shares item.
   
5. Right-click the folder that you no longer want to share and the Stop Sharing option.
   

Furthermore, ADMIN$ is found to be Remote Admin under computer management.

There is no option to stop it as well.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop sharing and remote?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

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Sharing folders over network - access denied

Hello,

To troubleshoot your concern with sharing files over the network using your Windows 10 device, we suggest that you run the Shared folders troubleshooter and check if it helps. Kindly refer to the steps below:

• Type in Troubleshooting in the search box and press
  Enter.
• Click View all.
• Click Shared Folders.
• Click Next and follow on-screen instructions.

Hope it helps.