How to map network drive using .bat file

[matt753]

I want to create a .bat file (or any other type of file where I can have the user one-click) to map a network drive.

Right now I can open the command prompt and type:

net use Z: \\server\foldername\ employee

("employee" is the password)

Which mostly solves the problems I was having before when I mapped the network drive through tools -> map network drive, the password prompt would always show up after a reboot.

I just want to be able to click the bat file and have that code execute as most users cannot do this themself.

Thanks

[NeoPa]

I'd use a .CMD file nowadays, and basically use the NET USE command very much as you have done. Type NET USE /? from a command line to get the full spec of that command.

As you are this far already can you say what more you need than you've shown you already understand?

[matt753]

How do I make a .cmd file? Just notepad that 'net use' text then save it as the extension .cmd?

I know how to do it from the command line I just need to make a one-click file for other users to do this.

Thanks

[NeoPa]

Yes. Basically, it's as simple as that.

When you have a CMD file that can be executed then you may want to create a shortcut to it, but that's dead easy too. Just Copy the file in Windows Explorer and select Paste Shortcut from the Right-Click menu.

[matt753]

Thanks that worked perfectly!

[NeoPa]

Cool. I'm pleased that helped :)