How to Connect to the Reslife Shared Network Drive
(file://fredshare/Reslifeshare)
In order to access a network drive, you must connect or map the drive.
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Reboot your computer.
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On the Desktop, right click MY COMPUTER » select Map Network Drive...
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On the Desktop, right click MY NETWORK PLACES » select Map Network Drive...
The Map Network Drive dialog box appears.
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From the Drive pull-down list, select the appropriate letter for the drive you are mapping
EXAMPLE: If you are mapping to your department share, select S: -
In the Folder text box, type \\fredshare\reslifeshare NOTE: You must know the exact name for both the server and the network share.
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To preserve this mapping each time you log on, select Reconnect at logon
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Click FINISH
The drive is mapped and ready to be accessed. -
Reboot your computer and then go to My Computer to ensure the Reslifeshare is mapped and accessible.
Disconnecting a Network Drive
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On the Desktop, right click MY COMPUTER » select Disconnect Network Drive...
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On the Desktop, right click MY NETWORK PLACES » select Disconnect Network Drive...
The Disconnect Network Drive dialog box appears. -
From the Disconnect Network Drive dialog box, select the drive you want to disconnect
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Click OK
The selected drive is now disconnected.
Please note that Resident Directors only have access to read and copy documents from the Reslifeshare so if you need to edit a document please copy the document to your local computer. If you need a document posted to the Reslifeshare please send it to a senior staff member.