EASY QUESTION - Accesing partitions through home network (server)

As you can see, the picture to the left is from the remote computer, where I can log onto the server and access files and folders. The server (picture to the right) is set up with 2 different partitions, one C and one D.

How can I access the C and the D folder from the remote computer? As it appears (picture to the left), I can only (?) access the "libraries" part of the server.

Please help me how I can access the D and C partition, and not just the folders in the picture to the left.

Thank you,
//Steria

 

Did you try right clicking on the partition, choosing properties and then "sharing" tab and "advanced sharing".
That should work if you set it up properly.

 

That was easy. Thank you very much downloads.

 

What is the easiest and most secure way to connect to my home network (server) from my laptop when I am, let's say, out of the country? And how is this done?

 

Take a while to read up on VPN as used to provide secure access to remote computers.

 

What about "Remote Desktop Connection" which is within Windows 7? Is that a good/secure alternative which applies to what I want to accomplish?

(Push the windows button on your computer and search for "Remote Desktop Connection").

 

There are several issues with that- one is that the host computer- the one you're connecting to has to use Win 7 Pro, Ultimate or Enterprise.
Second issue is that remote desktop protocol is susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks and is as far as I remember encrypted with RC4 which is laughable.
All in all- it's not secure and it can't be used unless your host machine uses at least Win 7 Pro

 

It is not secure you say... Hm. In what way? Are many people using this way of connecting for instance?

The host computer (the server I want to access on my home network) is equipped with Windows 7 Professional. What about if the computer I use to connect to the server is using Win7 home/prof/ult or if it is a WinXP computer instead?

Are there any other recommendations to VPN's as you mentioned, that you'd recommend? Ones that can be used with either Win7Home or Win7Pro/Ult? Free or payable, both options.

Thank you,
- Steria

 

Well RC4 is used in WEP among others. The encryption protocol that is famous for being crackable in less than a minute, so I'd say no to RDC.
Although you could do RDC over SSH or something like that- which should give you security you need.

Windows XP uses older RDC compared to Win 7 and I'm not suer if you'd be able to connect to a Win7 RDC "server" with it.

Unfortunately I won't be too much help on VPN solutions- I'm not using one myself so I'll leave this matter to those who do and can advise you based on their experiences.

 

While VPN is probably the best solution you could use FTPS and use a Non std port. This way it will be hidden from normal scanners. Most all of the scanner only scan on ports <1024. Since you have over 65k to choose from it does give you more options. If you use the std ports hackers will work 24/7 on trying to break in. Most all that tried to break mine where from China. I added a FW rule to my router to block ALL incoming from that IP block. I have not have any problems now in 5+ yrs.

 

What VPN would you recommend, blue68f100? Is it a free or paid option? Easy to use?

Thank you,
Steria

 

Most use Open VPN, I do not because my router is a EndPoint VPN router. Which means I connect directly to my router not pc giving me full access to my Complete network as if I was there. Now using VPN requires a good uplink speed.

 

Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) vs. OpenVPN or other program that is safe and secure?