Is there a way to tell if a file or folder exists on a server that is NOT mapped.?

I am using this code and it works for a mapped drive:


Public Function FileExists(Fname As String) As Boolean

If Fname = "" Or Right(Fname, 1) = "\" Then
FileExists = False: Exit Function
End If

FileExists = (Dir(Fname) <> "")
End Function

I believe you can still use the \\hostname\sharedfoldername\ also.  

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Everywhere's Local (classifieds, job postings, & more for everycity in the world - user entered)

The tests I have done show it does not work unless it is mapped.

if you have administrator privileges you'll be able to check if a folder exists by using the default administration shares (c$, d$,...)

Private Sub Command1_Click()     MsgBox (Dir("\\yourserver\c$\winnt\regedit.exe")) End Sub

[Edited by admin on 08-03-2006 at 05:46 PM GMT]

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AndreaVB

I could be the \\ path works (without the $c, $d, etc) if you use the "FindFirstFile" api call instead...
like:
http://www.andreavb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?TopicID=1084&page=0#3345

just search the forum for the text in the ""'s if you want to see it.


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Everywhere's Local (classifieds, job postings, & more for everycity in the world - user entered)

Thanks to admin, his cods worked.

Private Sub Command1_Click()
    MsgBox (Dir("\\yourserver\c$\winnt\regedit.exe"))
End Sub

I can do a dir of the folder and as long as there are files in it, I can detect it.