How to map a network drive in Windows 7? It sounds a little technical but don't be put off by that. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions in this article and you will have no problem mapping a network drive in Windows 7.
You’ve probably thought of how to send your files from computer to computer. Sometimes, the files you need to send are just too huge to be done over the internet. If you think about it, sending files this way might even be safer.
Accessing your files from a different computer is easier if your PC or laptop is part of a LAN. You can easily transfer your files without having to use your USB. To make this happen, you’ll need to map a drive letter to that particular network folder in Windows 7.
If you're not familiar, when you map a drive, you assign your computer's drive letter to a server path. You can even set it up in a way where you can connect them without having to go through the same tedious process in the future.
If you’re not an administrator, you’ll need to do ask your network administrator to type their username and password when the Windows Security dialog box pops up. Click OK once finished.
You can do the following steps so that it’s easier to reconnect in the future.
You will be able to access the other computer’s files, folders, and subfolders. All you will need to do in the future is open the network drive from Computer. You can even access it from the My Computer icon.
It won’t be disconnected until you choose to. It automatically connects every time you turn on your computer unless you stop it.
Knowing how to map a network will help you save time whenever you need to transfer files. It’s also helpful if you need to access a folder from another person’s computer.
It’s an easy way to quickly locate files. Mapping a network drive is useful not just in school computer labs and offices. You can also set them up at home. Just always remember that you will need to ask permission from an administrator when you set up the network.