Creating a Connection to a Network Folder

If you frequently use one particular shared folder on the network, you can access that folder quickly by assigning a drive letter to it. By doing so, you’ll not only gain quick access to the folder from the Computer window, but you’ll also be able to access the folder in programs that don’t allow you to browse the network to find a file.

Assign a Drive

  1. Click the Start button, and choose Computer from the menu to display the Computer window.

  2. Click Map Network Drive.

  3. Select a letter for the drive. Only unused ...

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