Understanding How to Map a Network Drive in Windows XP

We recommend upgrading to Windows 10, because XP no longer receives critical security and feature updates.

We retain this XP-related content to assist readers precluded from upgrading an older computer.

Here’s how to map a connection drive in Windows XP.

Seehow to find shared Windows foldersif you want to browse for the right folder before you choose one.

OpenMy Computerfrom the Start menu.

Access theTools > Map internet Drivemenu.

Choose an available drive letter in theMap connection Drivewindow.

Use theBrowsebutton to find the online grid share that should act as a online grid drive.

you might instead key in the name of the folder following theUNCnaming system like\share\folder\subfolder.

Otherwise, it will be removed the next time the user logs out of the account.

ClickFinishto map the internet drive.

An alternative way to map a web link drive in Windows XP is to use thenet use commandthroughCommand Prompt.

It’s listed in the “web link Drives” section.

you might also right-pick the drive in My Computer and chooseDisconnect.

ClickYesto disconnect and remove the old mapped drive.