
Even though you can access the shared folder by running this command “ IP-ADDRESS-OF-MAC” in the Run dialog box, we’ll map it so that it shows up in Windows Explorer and you don’t have to run the command every time you want to access the network drive.
Open Windows Explorer and right-click on This PC icon. To access the shared folder on a Windows computer, we’ll map the drive to the computer.Here change the IP Address of your mac system and mactest for your MAC system user-name.
To Access MAC from windows PC go to Start RUN Type the IP address of your mac system Ex: 192.168.1.52 mactest. If you want to use Mac drives on Windows on an ongoing basis, paying $20 so you can use the drive properly is a pretty good deal. If you just need to recover files from a drive, 10 days is plenty of time to install this file system driver, copy your files over, and uninstall it. Paragon HFS+ does cost $20, but it also offers a 10-day free trial. When you see a document, app, or other file that you want to open, just double-click it.