Accessing Windows Share (Samba) From Linux (XFCE) using Thunar

In order to access samba (windows share) from Linux XFCE using Thunar file browser you need to:

1.

Install samba client

sudo apt install smbclient

2.

Run:

sudo modprobe cifs

3.

Open thunar and access the share:

smb://IPADDRESS/sharename

e.g.:

smb://192.168.1.1/photos

4.

Type in the username / password in the prompt window

Some helpful information:

https://forum.manjaro.org/t/thunar-how-do-i-access-folders-shared-on-windows-computers/116649/9