File System for Windows

Access a shared folder of Windows file server (and SMB-based server) directly from the Files app.

File System for Windows - Chrome Extension for SMB Servers

'File System for Windows' is a Chrome extension specifically designed for ChromeOS. It allows users to mount and access shared directories of Windows file servers and SMB-based servers directly from the Chrome Files application. The extension supports all operations (read and write) and provides authentication through different methods. It also permits exclusive handling of Unicode and a range of SMB dialects. Signature and encryption, ASCII mode, and NetBIOS over TCP, however, are not supported.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 3.26
(442)
1 ratings
Version: 2.6.4 (Last updated: 2017-12-30)
Creation date: 2017-12-29
Permissions:
  • fileSystemProvider
  • storage
  • notifications
  • mdns
  • alarms
Size: 1.37M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,942 ▲ 28

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Allows connection to older SMB versions (1 and 2) that ChromeOS does not support natively
  • Helps in accessing NAS devices and shared drives smoothly
  • User-friendly, straightforward setup process
  • Solves mounting issues that native solutions could not
  • Ability to write files to SMB shares that were previously inaccessible
Cons
  • Crashes and unmounting issues reported during use
  • Does not persist between sessions, requiring reconfiguration each time
  • Confusion in navigating and managing mounted shares
  • Date information on files may not display correctly
  • Lacks proper documentation
Most mentioned
  • Works with SMB v1 and v2 shares
  • Success in connecting to NAS devices
  • Known issues with crashes and shares getting unmounted
  • Setup process is straightforward for most users
  • Date info on files appears incorrect after transferring
User reviews
how to share with a linux environment ?
by Lemuel De Sousa, 2024-08-21
Doesn't work at all. Get error "Some operations are taking longer than expected". Can't access anything on SMB. Uninstalled.
by David Favilla, 2024-08-19
Solved my problem mounting a shared drive from my NVIDIA Shield to my Chromebook which would not work with the default networking built into Chrome OS.
by Blake Pollard, 2024-06-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

File System for Windows requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Enables sending notifications which can be spammed but have minimal direct security impact.
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Risk likelihood

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