Another benefit is that multiple people can share access to the same files.

Mapped drives don’t require access to the internet, but instead just to the local online grid.

Limitations of Mapped Drives

Mapped drives depend entirely on a working local web connection.

Illustration of a man and woman each using a computer device and accessing information in the cloud

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The quickest way toopen File Exploreris with theWIN+Eshortcut.

Steps differ slightly between the various versions of Windows.

it’s possible for you to alsomap a web connection drive on a Mac.

Map network drive button in Windows 10 This PC window

Map network drive button in Windows 10.

Map vs. Mount

Although they might seem similar, mapping and mounting files are not the same.

It’s common to mount image file formats likeISOor file backup archives.

FAQ

Open File Explorer and selectThis PCfrom the left panel.

Then, underNetwork Locations, right-poke the mapped drive you want to delete and selectDisconnect.

You’ll see the IP address for the web connection drive.