Unable to access ADMIN$

Windows automatically creates the ADMIN$ share, which is used for remote administration. If this share is not accessible, N‑central cannot install the software required for remote agent installation, remote management tasks, or remote control tasks.

The shared folder should be accessible at \\<hostip>\ADMIN$.

If you can’t access the share, check the following on the target device:

  • File and Printer Sharing

    Make that File and Printer Sharing is turned on.

  • Firewall settings

    Confirm that File and Printer Sharing is allowed through Windows Defender Firewall.

  • Registry settings

    On supported versions of Windows, the following registry entries should not exist by default:

    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
      • Name: AutoShareServer
      • Data Type: REG_DWORD
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
      • Name: AutoShareWks
      • Data Type: REG_DWORD

    If these entries exist and are set to 0, administrative shares, including ADMIN$, are disabled.