Accessing your PC’s shared folders from your Chromebook

1. **Enable Folder Sharing on Your PC**:

   – Right-click the folder you want to share and select **Properties**.

   – Go to the **Sharing** tab and click **Advanced Sharing**.

   – Check **Share this folder**, then click **OK**.

2. **Find Your PC’s IP Address**:

   – Open **Command Prompt** and type `ipconfig`.

   – Look for the **IPv4 Address**—you’ll need this for the next step.

3. **Connect from Your Chromebook**:

   – Open the **Files** app.

   – Click the **three-dot menu** in the top-right corner.

   – Select **Add new service > SMB file share**.

   – Enter the **network path** in this format: `smb://Your-PC-IP/Shared-Folder-Name`.    – Provide your **Windows username and password** if required.

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