Avast Network Scanning Tool found Vulnerability to HNS-ACCESSIBLE-SYSTEM-FOLDER

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…But I can’t find the folder on the networked computer associated with the vulnerability! Anyone got some help for me?

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How to display all hidden or protected operating system files and folders
https://kb.blackbaud.com/knowledgebase/Article/41890

But I can't find the folder on the networked computer associated with the [b]vulnerability![/b]
Is the OS on that computer updated?
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This? https://support.avast.com/en-in/article/hns-wan-access/#pc

Is it the network or operating system?

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Hi mchain,

my problem is the network.

I’m attaching the two screenshots of the Wi-Fi Inspector scan report, because I need help.

The reports have been generated in Italian but the technical part is understandable.

If there are any difficulties, I change the language of the AVIRA interface and repeat the scan in English.

ALEX

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Hi. Sorry for replying late.

I may be able to help you, but first i need to ask few questions.

  1. What is the version and edition of the operating system in the computer that is displayed as vulnerable (not the one on which the Network scan was performed, if they are 2 different devices)
  2. Do you have a Guest account enabled on that computer?

Based on your screenshot the accessible directory is C:\Users, it’s just not displayed very well.
If you try to connect to that vulnerable computer from another one via the Windows file Explorer, do you see the folder Users on the top level?

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I will tell you all how to resolve this issue. It’s soooooo simple and easy. If you have MS Windows 11, open Settings, then Network and Internet, then Advanced Network Settings, then Advanced Sharing Settings, then All Networks, goto Password Protected Sharing, turn on the switch there. Turning on the switch resolved the problem for me. The suggestion came from Avast! It was suggested that a password would prevent unauthorized access to the folders and files, at the end of the Network Scan.

If you have MS Windows 11, you cannot use it without a Microsoft User Account! But if you are using it, you are only using it because you have a Microsoft User Account. You cannot use Word, Excel, Power Point or, of course Outlook, without a Microsoft User or E-mail Account. If you use Outlook or Hotmail, you have a Microsoft E-mail Account.