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How to save the password for a mapped network drive?
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I have a map drive created from Tools > Map network drive. The drive is mapped to a different machine's shared folder. So each time I switch off the machine, it asks for the password when I open the drive. Is there a way to save this password?
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Map the drive using this syntax at the command prompt: It will then prompt for a username and password, which will be saved and will not prompt even after a reboot. You can also add the credentials by opening Start → Run → → Advanced → Manage Passwo…
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