Browse files, folders, and active sessions of shares on any remote Windows computer. Agentless, instant, and 100% free. Audit share permissions, troubleshoot access, and identify rogue shares across your domain.
Every feature is purpose-built for real Windows administration work — designed to save time, reduce disruption, and keep your fleet under control.
Browse the shares, folders, and active connections on any remote Windows computer — including hidden admin shares (C$, ADMIN$). Identify rogue shares, audit permissions, troubleshoot access issues, and spot suspicious file activity in real time, all from one admin console.
List every share on the target machine — user-created shares, hidden administrative shares (C$, ADMIN$, IPC$), and printer shares. Nothing escapes the audit.
See who's currently connected to the shares — username, source machine, idle time, and open file count. Spot unusual connections immediately and respond fast.
Review share-level and NTFS permissions for each share. Identify everyone-readable shares, missing permissions, and overly permissive ACLs before they cause compliance failures.
Drill into shared folders and review file structures remotely. Useful for forensics, recovery scenarios, and verifying data placement — without ever touching the endpoint.
Pairs with System Inventory for context and Currently Logged-on User to map sessions to identities. All 15 free Windows admin tools live in one console — switch between Share Browser, Remote Desktop, and more without opening another window.
From download to first result in five simple steps. No complex configuration, no firewall rules, no additional licensing.
Install the bundle on your admin workstation. No agent on target PCs — installation takes under two minutes and requires no license key.
Click Share Browser in the sidebar of the unified console. The tool loads instantly alongside the other 14 utilities.
Domain-joined computers populate from Active Directory. No CSV imports, no IP lists to maintain.
Click the target machine from the list. Online endpoints show a green status indicator so you skip the unreachable ones.
View all shares, active sessions, and drill into folder structures. Export findings for compliance and remediation in seconds.
Periodically scan your fleet for unauthorized shares — common signs of data exfiltration, shadow IT, or compromised workstations sharing themselves out.
Generate evidence for compliance audits (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR) showing share-level access controls across regulated systems.
During an incident, quickly enumerate active sessions on a suspected machine and map open file handles — critical for understanding scope and impact.
When passive auditing isn't enough, Endpoint DLP Plus actively protects sensitive data — discovers and classifies data, enforces share policies, blocks unauthorized transfers, and prevents leakage via email, cloud, USB, and apps. Free for up to 25 endpoints.
Yes. 100% free with no endpoint limits, trial period, or hidden costs. Part of the Free Windows Admin Tools bundle from ManageEngine, trusted by 250,000+ IT administrators worldwide.
Yes. The tool lists all shares including hidden administrative shares like C$, ADMIN$, and IPC$ — full visibility for proper audits.
Yes. The tool shows active sessions: connected username, source machine, idle time, and open file count for each share.
Yes. The tool uses standard Windows SMB administrative APIs over authenticated domain credentials. No installation on target machines.
This free tool is read-only — for inspection and auditing. For active share management and data loss prevention, see Endpoint DLP Plus.
Plus 16 other free Windows admin utilities in a single download. No credit card, no sign-up form.