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Windows Vista : Mapping a network drive

To create a shortcut to a shared folder or computer on a network (also called mapping a network drive), just refer to this article.

Follow the steps to connect a computer on a network drive:

  • Click the Start button

  • Click Computer



  • Select Tools menu

  • Click Map Network Drive. (Press ALT if Tools Menu does not appear)



  • In the Drive list, click a drive letter. Choose any available letter



  • In the Folder box, type the path of the folder or computer

  • Click Browse to find the folder or computer

  • Select Reconnect at logon check box to connect every time you log on to your computer

  • Click Finish


Now the computer is connected or mapped to the network drive.

Note : If you cannot connect to a network drive or folder, the computer might be turned off or you might not have the correct permissions. If you can't connect, contact your network administrator.

You can also create shortcuts to Internet locations, such as websites or FTP sites.

Here’s how to do that:
  • Open Computer by clicking the Start button

  • Click Computer



  • Right-click anywhere in the folder and click Add a Network Location



  • Follow the steps in the wizard to add a shortcut to a location on your network, a website or an FTP site

Note : Network locations replaces Network Places in this version of Windows.
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