====== Modify the registry to allow access to admin shares when not connected to a domain ======

In a fresh installation of Windows 10 / 11 the admin shares (C$, D$, etc.) are not accessible.\\
It is needed to add a key to the registry and enable some firewall rules.\\

===== Modify the registry =====

Create a text file with the file extension .reg and following content:
<code bash>
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy"=dword:00000001

</code>
Then double click on the file and allow it to be applied to the registry.\\

===== Modify the Firewall =====

In "Cotrol Panel" select "Windows Defender Firewall" and "Advanced settings".\\
To enable ICMP echo replies (ping replies), in "Inbound Rules" enable the rules:\\

''Core Networking Diagnostics - ICMP Echo Request (ICMPv4-In)'' for private, public\\ 
''Core Networking Diagnostics - ICMP Echo Request (ICMPv4-In)'' for domain\\
''Core Networking Diagnostics - ICMP Echo Request (ICMPv6-In)'' for private, public\\
''Core Networking Diagnostics - ICMP Echo Request (ICMPv6-In)'' for domain\\

To enable SMB (network shares), in "Inbound Rules" enable the rules:\\
''File and Printer Sharing (SMB-In)'' for private, public\\
''File and Printer Sharing (SMB-In)'' for domain\\

A restart should not be required.