dos syntax - $ and network path

[kros]

If I am defining a network path in a net use command  example is    net use K: \\test\test$
What is the purpose of the $

[wbrost]

in windows it is used in administrative shares. that is when you have not explicitly defined the share (windows default).

[gregflowers]

The $ is used to denote a hidden share on the server. Any Shares that end with the $ will not be published or visible. You have to now the share name to access.

[wbrost]

The $ is used to denote a hidden share on the server. Any Shares that end with the $ will not be published or visible. You have to now the share name to access.

or if you need to know the share's on your system
you can right click My Computer
manage
click the + Shared Folders
and then select shares

all shares including administrative shares will show up.

[DaveLembke]

you will also need user/password followed by that command if you dont already have passthrough authentication at the windows permissions level. "This can be dangerous if placed in a batch, in a batch that other users have access to with lesser permissions or in an environment where anyone can view the batch with that mapping and credentials in the open."