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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
Step-by-step (Photos)
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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.