How do I map a network drive on Windows XP?
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How do I map a network drive on Windows XP?
What to Know
- Open My Computer and go to Tools > Map Network Drive. In the Map Network Drive window, choose an available drive letter.
- Use the Browse button to find the network share that should act as a network drive, or type one, e.g.,\\share\folder\subfolder\.
- Check Reconnect at logon to map it permanently.
How do I setup a network on Windows XP?
Setting up dial-up Internet in Windows XP
- Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
- Click Create a new connection.
- Click Next.
- Click Connect to the Internet and then Next.
- Click Set up my connection manually and then Next.
- Click Connect using a dial-up modem and then Next.
How do I enable network sharing on Windows XP?
Double click on My Computer or use Windows Explorer to browse your file. Highlight the folder that you want to share out. Choose the Sharing tab. Choose Just enable file sharing and click OK.
How do I find my network folder in Windows XP?
Enter the Internet Or Network Address, or click Browse to locate the network share by viewing the available network resources. You can connect to one of the following types of resources: A shared folder using the following syntax: \\server\share.
How do I enable workgroup in Windows XP?
Configure Workgroup To find or change the workgroup name on a computer running Windows XP click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. In System Properties, click the Computer Name tab to see the workgroup name. If it’s not WORKGROUP, click Change, and type the new name under Workgroup.
How do I enable network sharing?
To turn sharing on or off Press and hold or right-click the network you’re connected to, and then tap or click Turn sharing on or off. Choose Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices for home or small office networks, or when you know and trust the people and devices on the network.
