Help required in accessing a file on shared path

Hi,

I am trying to access a file present in a shared location using a custom component. When i run my Java code the file is accessible. But when i deploy the same code on livecycle as a custom component, the code is not able to access the file.

The location of the file is as follows: \\Shiva\Test\tempExcel.xlsx

The path string i use in Java code is: ////Shiva//Test//tempExcel.xlsx

Can someone help me with this issue. Do i have to change the pattern of the file path when i am trying to access the file from adobe livecycle custom component?

In case i need to provide permissions to livecycle for accessing the Excel sheet please suggest on how i should implement the same.