Map Network Drive...w/out a network?

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Is it possible to map a "network" drive to a particular
folder when, in fact, you aren't on a network? What I'd
like to do is set drive P to be mapped to a particular
folder. Then, whether I open Excel, or Word, or whatever
and choose the "open file" command and see the open file
dialog window, I can quickly select the folder. Make
sense?

I know this is easily done when you are on a network (map
network drive from Windows Explorer), but can it be done
if you aren't on a network; just have a free-standing
desktop?

Thanks.
 
What you may be asking is can you set a default folder
for your applications to point to when you open them. If
this is the case then the answer is yes. In Word go to
Tools - Options and select the file location tab. Then
browse to the folder you want to set as the default. The
process is similar for your other applications such as
Excel.
 
Sorry, but that's not what I'm asking about. I'm familiar
with what you're suggesting and I guess in terms of what
you said, I'd be asking for a secondary default folder
that would be visable/available from the drop-down list.

Thanks for the try, though! Much appreciated.

Jerry
 
Thanks, I think that works, but I have a couple questions.
1)how do I un-do it? (I tested it at my office computer
and now I need to unmap it.)
2)will it remain mapped when I power up again?
3)what is the "subst" short for?
 
J said:
Thanks, I think that works, but I have a couple questions.
1)how do I un-do it? (I tested it at my office computer
and now I need to unmap it.)
2)will it remain mapped when I power up again?
3)what is the "subst" short for?
Click to expand...

substitute

ABOUT SUBST

Allows you to substitute a folder on your computer
for another drive letter.

gls858
 
Generally only to the next boot. Type subst in help or subst /? for help and how to undo.
 
Open MyComputer
Under Tools is Map Network Drive
Select your Drive Letter
for the share, type in: \\mycomputername\sharedfolder

I do this on my home computer to simulate the network drive locations of
work so I don't have to change default file locations in scripts and special
programs.
 
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