NoVirusThanks NetShareMon Portable — Lightweight Network Share Monitor
Overview
- Small Windows utility that scans and lists shared network resources (shared folders, printers, hidden shares) on remote hosts.
- Portable (no installation) — run from a USB drive or directly after extracting the ZIP.
Key features
- Enumerates shares with details: server name, local/remote paths, share type, comments.
- Shows active connections to each share.
- Detects hidden/administrative shares that Windows Explorer may not reveal.
- Exportable results for auditing or troubleshooting.
- Lightweight UI with low system overhead; recent builds add high-DPI support.
Typical use cases
- Quick inventory of network shares for sysadmins.
- Troubleshooting access/permission issues on SMB/CIFS shares.
- Auditing unwanted or misconfigured shares on a LAN.
Compatibility & licensing
- Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (⁄64-bit) — portable behavior depends on the packaged build.
- Trial/paid versions listed on some download sites; portable builds are often free on mirror sites (verify source).
Where to get it
- Common download hosts: Softpedia, MajorGeeks, OlderGeeks. Verify the download source and scan the file before running.
Security tip
- Prefer official vendor downloads; run the portable executable in a controlled environment and scan with an up-to-date antivirus before use.
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