Overview

This is a guide on how to map a network drive on a windows 10 device.

This must be done on campus while connected to the campus network in order for this to work

Details

From your Start screen -the one with all the tiles on it- simply start typing and the search feature will engage: type the word ‘computer’
A page labeled Apps will appear and show an icon for Computer.
- Click on Computer.
- This will drop you into the Desktop view of of Windows 10.
The Computer window should be open. On the left side of the menus (next to File) click on computer (*alternatively on the far right of the window you can click on the ^ icon next to the help question mark) to expose the task ribbon.
Once the ribbon has been exposed click on the Map network drive icon.
In the Map Network Drive window:
- Drive: choose any drive letter that isn’t already in use (H: is a common choice for your netfiles share, but any letter is fine)
- Folder: Type in \\netfiles.Willamette.edu\username* (*substitute your own Willamette username for ‘username’)
- If desired, check the box labeled Reconnect at sign-in
- Click Finish
A Windows Security window will appear asking you to Enter your network password
- User name:Type username* *(substitute your own Willamette username for ‘username’)
- Password: Type your WU network account password.
- Click OK
A window with the contents of your Personal Share should appear. That's it, you're done.