NET HELP VIEW: displays a list of resources being shared on a computer. When used without options, it displays a list of computers in the curre ...

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19045.3693]
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The syntax of this command is:


NET VIEW 
[\\computername [/CACHE] | /DOMAIN[:domainname]]
NET VIEW /NETWORK:NW [\\computername]

NET VIEW displays a list of resources being shared on a computer. When used
without options, it displays a list of computers in the current domain or
network.

\\computername             Is a computer whose shared resources you want 
                           to view.
/DOMAIN:domainname         Specifies the domain for which you want to 
                           view the available computers. If domainname is
                           omitted, displays all domains in the local area
                           network.
/NETWORK:NW                Displays all available servers on a NetWare 
                           network. If a computername is  specified, the
                           resources available on that computer in 
                           the NetWare network will be displayed.
/CACHE                     Displays the offline client caching settings for
                           the resources on the specified computer

The `NET VIEW` command on the Windows command line is used to view the resources shared on the network. Here are some examples of using this command: Example 1: View all shared resources on the network

netview

Description: This command outputs a list of all shared resources on the network. This includes computers, printers and other shared devices. Example 2: View the shared resources of a specific computer

net view \\computername

Description: This displays a list of shared resources on the specific computer named "computername". Example 3: View detailed information about shared resources

net view /all

Description: This option displays more detailed information about the shared resources on the network, including the users who access the resources. Example 4: View shared resources of a specific workgroup

net view /workgroup:Workgroupname

Description: A list of all computers in the specific workgroup ("workgroup name") and their shared resources is displayed here. Example 5: View available domains on the network

net view /domain

Description: This command returns a list of all available domains on the network, along with the computers and shared resources within them. Example 6: View a specific user's connected resources

net view \\computername /all

Description: This displays a detailed list of shared resources on a specific computer named "computername", including information about users who access these resources. Please note that the exact syntax and available options may vary depending on your system configuration. Use `NET VIEW /?` in Command Prompt to check the specific options and syntax details for your version of Windows.

There are a few important points to note when working with the `NET VIEW` command on the Windows command line: 1. Administrative Rights: Some `NET VIEW` operations, especially viewing detailed information or viewing resources on other computers, require administrative rights. Therefore, open Command Prompt as an administrator to ensure that you have the necessary permissions. 2. Network Access: To run `NET VIEW` successfully, your computer must be connected to the network and you must have access to the corresponding network resources. 3. Firewall Settings: Make sure the firewall settings on your computer and network are configured to not block the `NET VIEW` command. Some firewalls can restrict access to network resources. 4. Sharing permissions: The result of the `NET VIEW` command depends on the sharing permissions on the computers on the network. Verify that resources are properly shared and that you have the required permissions. 5. Workgroups and Domains: Make sure your computer is in the correct workgroup or domain to correctly view the desired network resources. 6. Network Speed: For large networks, `NET VIEW` may take some time to run. Patience is required, especially when there are many resources on the network. 7. Version Compatibility: Available options and their behavior may vary depending on the version of Windows. Check the documentation for your specific version of Windows. 8. Network Security: Be aware of security considerations, especially when attempting to view resources on other computers. Avoid displaying sensitive information on public networks. 9. Interaction with other commands: The `NET VIEW` command can be combined with other `NET` commands to get more detailed information. Check the documentation for other options. 10. Permissions for detailed information: If you want to view detailed information (`NET VIEW /all`), you may need additional permissions on the computers in question. 11. Logging: Carefully monitor actions related to `NET VIEW` and enable appropriate logging features to identify suspicious activities. 12. Careful Execution: Execute `NET VIEW` commands carefully to avoid unintentional changes, especially when accessing resources on other computers. Keep these points in mind to safely and effectively use the `NET VIEW` command to view network resources.