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Connecting to a Network Folder in Windows
Connecting to a Network Folder in Windows
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Question
How do I connect to a network folder in Windows?
Step-by-step
Open a File Explorer window and select
This PC
from the sidebar
Select
Map Network Drive
from the ribbon at the top of the window
Select
Map Network Drive
from the options
Select a drive letter from the dropdown list. Letters already assigned drives will show as in use
Type out the folder location of the network folder
Select
Reconnect at sign-in
if you would like the drive to be mapped automatically when you start your computer.
If you are accessing the location from a non-westernu computer, select
Connect using different credentials
, then click
Finish
Enter your WesternU email address and current password
Select
Remember my credentials
if you would like to sign-in automatically when you start your computer
Select
OK
Select
Finish
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Additional Info
If you are attempting to access a WesternU network location from off-campus. You will need to be logged in and connected via GlobalProtect
If you expirience any issues adding a network location, please contact TechSupport at techsupport.westernu.edu or (909) 469-5432.
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Check out this article I found in the Client Portal knowledge base.<br /><br /><a href="https://support.westernu.edu/TDClient/1848/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=80658">https://support.westernu.edu/TDClient/1848/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=80658</a><br /><br />Connecting to a Network Folder in Windows<br /><br />Instructions on how to connect to a network folder in Windows 10.