Map Network Drives in Windows XP and Windows 7

General Steps

1. In Windows XP, right click on "My Computer" to open a menu, then select "Map Network Drive." (image).  In Windows 7, click the start button, right click on "Computer" and select "Map a Network Drive".
2. Change the "Drive:" and "Folder:" to match the drive and folder you wish to map. The picture shows an example for mapping the "M:" drive.(image)
3. Click the "Finish" button to close the window and finish the operation.  If you are prompted for a username and password, please be aware you will need to add EGR\ to the beginning of your username, or following this format: EGR\YOURUSERNAME
   The drive will now open in a window of its own and appear under "My Computer". (image)

Drive Specific Instructions

1. M: Home
   • Drive: "M:"
   • Folder: "\\samba.egr.msu.edu\username"
2. O: Office
   • Drive: "O:"
   • Folder: "\\samba.egr.msu.edu\office"
3. R: Research
   • Drive: "R:"
   • Folder: "\\samba.egr.msu.edu\research"
4. T: DFS
   • Drive: "T:"
   • Folder: "\\samba.egr.msu.edu\dfs"
5. W: Web
   • Drive: "W:"
   • Folder: "\\samba.egr.msu.edu\web"

NOTE: The drive letter is simply a recommendation. It can be any drive you choose if the suggested drive letter is currently in use.

What is the Home Directory?

Home (M:) is personal space for each user.

What is the Office Directory?

Office (O:) is shared space setup for departmental groups.

What is the Research Directory?

Research (R:) is shared space setup for various research groups

What is DFS?

Think of DFS (T:) as a drive containing all the other drives. Mapping it should eliminate the need to map any of the other network drives.

What is the Web Directory?

Web (W:) is shared space for various groups dedicated for web sites.