Overview/Introduction
Accessing or mapping a drive means that you want permanent access to a folder that is currently residing on another computer, server, or network storage device. Windows will assign a new drive letter to the folder, and it can be accessed just like any other drive connected to your computer.
By default, for Ursinus-owned computers, the S: drive will already be mapped. If instructed by Tech Support, follow these directions to map a drive.
Details
- Open ‘Map Network Drive’ dialog box:
- For Windows 10 – Click the Start button, then click 'This PC'. In the toolbar at the top, click 'Computer' > 'Map Network Drive'.
- For Windows 11 – Click the Start button, open File Explorer (the shortcut keys are Windows logo key + E), then right-click on 'This PC' in the left-hand menu and select 'Map Network Drive'.
- Select a drive letter and shared folder:
- Select an available Drive letter from the dropdown list:
- Unless specifically instructed to do so, you should avoid using S: P: and T: since those are commonly used.
- Type the name of the server and folder you want to connect to:
- Enter in the form of \\server\share (include all back slashes, ‘\’, not the forward slash ‘/’)
- Enter your Ursinus credentials:
- For username, enter in the format of: ursinus\username
- Username is your email address without the @ursinus.edu
- For password, use your regular network password.
- If desired, check the ‘Reconnect at sign-in’ box to retain the drive after your computer restarts.
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