Network Drives (Windows) - Connecting to a Network Drive (AD)

Follow these steps to connect to a network drive on a Windows computer.

Before performing these steps, you must know the address of the network drive. On Windows, this address will look something like:
\\lss.drive.wisc.edu\lss
If you do not know the address for your network drive, please contact the TechZone.

  1. If you are off-campus, connect to WiscVPN: WiscVPN - How to Install, Connect, Uninstall, and Disconnect WiscVPN Palo Alto GlobalProtect.
  2. Open Windows Explorer (your file browser).
  3. In the left-hand navigation pane, right-click on This PC.
  4. [Windows 11 only] Select Show more options.
  5. Select Map network drive...
  6. Enter the address of the network drive in the "Folder" field.
  7. Check Reconnect at sign-in.
  8. Click Finish.

If you were successful, Windows Explorer will open the network drive. It will appear under "Network locations" in "This PC."

Troubleshooting

  • Make sure you're connected to the internet.
  • Make sure you've typed the server name correctly.


Keywordsshared storage space map active directory   Doc ID142596
OwnerDavid H.GroupL&S Learning Support Services
Created2024-09-23 15:41:15Updated2024-09-23 15:44:59
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