Does anyone know of a way to map a drive for any user that logs in to Windows 7, including a newly created user? the mapping is going to a file server that is not a domain and not using active directory.
Does anyone know of a way to map a drive for any user that logs in to Windows 7, including a newly created user? the mapping is going to a file server that is not a domain and not using active directory.

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Mapping is per user so you need to run a command when any user logs in. You could put a batch file in All Users\Startup.
cheers, Paul
Tyjo,
Try creating a batch file to issue the Net Use command and place it here:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
Edit: Note when you open Notepad to create the file make sure you use "Run as Administrator" or it won't let you save the the directory above. Also if your network path has spaces be sure to enclose it in " ".
I tested this and it works, however I only have one account on this machine and it is an administrator account so some testing will be required.
Last edited by RetiredGeek; 2011-05-24 at 13:25. Reason: More Info
Thanks to All.