How to use the UNC format to specify a full root-name in Windows

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To specify a full root-name using the UNC (Universal Naming Convention) format in Windows, you can follow this format:

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\\<server>\<share>\

Here's an explanation of each component:

  1. \\: The UNC format begins with a double backslash.

  2. <server>: This refers to the name or IP address of the server where the shared resource is located. It can be a computer name, domain name, or IP address.

  3. <share>: This is the name of the shared resource on the server. It can be a shared folder, drive, or printer name.

When combined, the <server> and <share> components form the full root-name that represents the network path to the shared resource.

For example, let's say you have a shared folder named "Data" on a server with the IP address "192.168.1.100". The UNC format for accessing that shared folder would be:

\\192.168.1.100\Data\

You can use this UNC format to access shared resources across the network, whether it's for file operations, printing, or other network-related tasks.

It's important to note that when working with UNC paths in Windows, you may need appropriate permissions and network connectivity to access the shared resources on remote servers.