1

I use Edge on MS-Windows; I didn't change any advanced network configurations.

I tried to access local files in three ways:

  1. file://localhost/c:/ works
  2. file://127.0.0.1/c:/ doesn't
  3. file://127.0.0.1/c$/ does

Why the 2nd method doesn't work and the 3rd (weird format) does??

Improve this question
2
  • 1
    Try asking in SuperUser. Stack Overflow is for programming questions.
    – ewokx
    Commented Nov 22, 2023 at 4:38
  • @ewokx: OK, thx. I've voted to close to move it to superuser.se
    – shynur
    Commented Nov 22, 2023 at 4:38

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
1

The $ symbol following the drive letter indicates a hidden share that is active by default on all Windows systems. It is typically locked down only to admin access, but that's more applicable in an enterprise environment.

I cannot speak to why one work or the other, as I am not sure why, but the "weird format" is entirely normal, not weird.

Improve this answer

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .