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How Do I Map a Folder to Another Computer?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
How Do I Map a Folder to Another Computer?
Map a network drive
  1. Open File Explorer from the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E.
  2. Select This PC from the left pane.
  3. In the Drive list, select a drive letter.
  4. In the Folder box, type the path of the folder or computer, or select Browse to find the folder or computer.
  5. Select Finish.

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Just so, how do I map a shared folder?

How to Map a Network Folder in Windows 7

  1. Open the Computer window by choosing Start→Computer.
  2. Click the Map Network Drive button on the toolbar to open the Map Network Drive dialog box.
  3. Select an unused drive letter for the network folder in the Drive drop-down list.
  4. In the Folder text box, enter the network share pathname.

Beside above, how do I map a folder in Windows 10? Just follow these steps:

  1. Press Win + E to open a File Explorer window.
  2. In Windows 10, choose This PC from the left side of the window.
  3. In Windows 10, click the Computer tab.
  4. Click the Map Network Drive button.
  5. Choose a drive letter.
  6. Click the Browse button.
  7. Select a network computer or server and then a shared folder.

Simply so, how do you share a folder with another computer over the Internet?

Sharing files using Share

  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Browse to the folder location with the files that you want to share.
  3. Select one, multiple, or all the files.
  4. Click on the Share tab.
  5. Click the Share button.
  6. Select a contact, nearby sharing device, or one of the Microsoft Store apps (such as Mail).

How do I map a shared folder with a group policy?

Map a Shared Folder to Network Drive

  1. Step 1: Open the group policy management console.
  2. Step 2: Right-click on your domain or any specific users OU for which you want to map the network drive.
  3. Step 3: Click "Create a GPO in this domain, and Link it here".
  4. Step 4: Give a meaningful name to the GPO.
Related Question Answers

How do I access a shared folder?

Access a shared folder or printer
  1. Search for Network , and click to open it.
  2. Select Search Active Directory at the top of the window; you may need to first select the Network tab on the upper left.
  3. From the drop-down menu next to "Find:", select either Printers or Shared Folders.

Can you map a local folder as a network drive?

To map a network folder to a local drive letter, follow these steps: Select Start, right-click Network, and then click Map Network Drive. (In any folder window, you can also press Alt to display the menu bar, and then select Tools, Map Network Drive.)
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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.