Re: Mapped Network Drive

[Matt Presser <matt () NMSU EDU>]

Yeah that problem drove me crazy too, here you go.

http://www.gadgetgrill.com.au/2009/11/19/windows-7-fixing-the-mapped-drive-credentials-problem/

matt

On 9/26/11 1:57 PM, Daniel Bennett wrote:
> Does anyone have experience with mapping a network drive in Windows 7 
> and XP that would stay mapped during a reboot but require credentials 
> after each reboot?  Example below:
>
> I map a G: drive (\\server1\secure <file:///%5C%5Cserver1%5Csecure>) 
> using alternate credentials.  I then use that drive all day Monday.  I 
> then power my machine off at the end of the day on Monday.  I come 
> into work on Tuesday and power my machine on.  I double click the G: 
> drive in Computer or My Computer and it prompts me for my credentials.
>
> I want the above process to happen.  All I have been able to find is 
> to map it once and have to do it each time or remember the credentials.
>
> Any advice would be good.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Daniel Bennett
>
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Matt Presser
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