Mapping a drive to a Microsoft Domained share or device

Hi
We have MAC's running OS 9.2 that we need to map a drive to a share on a Microsoft Domained LAN. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to how to do this? We know that this command works from OS 10.3 - cifs://windowsIP but it does not work from OS 9.2. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there,
This article contains some useful tips:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2973
The upshot is that Mac OS 9 doesn't have native SMB support so you'll need to install additional software. Dave is one of the packages mentioned in the article.

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Dim objNetwork, objShell
Dim CheckDrive, DriveExists, intDrive
Dim strAlpha, strExtract, intAlpha, intCount
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strRemotePath = "\\mel\groups\Team\general"
strRemotePath1 = "\\mel\groups\Team\specific"
strDriveLetter = "B:"
strDriveLetter1 = "H:"
strAlpha = "BHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ"
intAlpha = 0
intCount = 0
err.number= vbEmpty
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I looking for some help on how to marry these to scripts together.
Thanks
Ali

Hi Ali
Here is some code that will enumerate two free adjacent drive letters. It starts searching from "C" all the way to "Z" for two drives letters that are adjacent and returns the results in an array then echos the results. You can easily adapt this code to
map your network drives to each drive letter. Hope that helps
Cheers Matt :)
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On Error Resume Next
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ProcessScript
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'Return : None ->
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http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/16974-Tip-Network-Recycle-bin
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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc787939(v=ws.10).aspx
http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2012/07/16/managing-the-recycle-bin-with-redirected-folders-with-vista-or-windows-7.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb882665.aspx
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/10bfcfb9-14f3-434e-9ffa-0289b8b32e01/folder-redirection-recycle-bin
The standard disclaimer applies - this might break stuff. I've only tested in Windows 8, and my testing is limited. Try this at your own risk.
This is what I've learned (or think I've learned - I might be wrong):
Windows Vista and later store the configuration settings for the Recycle Bin for redirected user profile folders in this registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\BitBucket\KnownFolder
Under this key are separate keys for each redirected folder that is protected by the Recycle Bin. The keys contain the configuration information for each protected folder, and are named to match the GUIDs for "Known Folders." A list of the Known
Folder to GUID mappings is available in one of the links above.
The registry also contains a list of "known folders" at this location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions
So, I reasoned that if I could create my own custom "known folder," I could add that to the list of folders that were protected by the Recycle Bin and protect any mapped network drive I wanted. So I looked at the list of existing "known folders"
and created a key that was similar to the Documents key. I then fiddled with the values in the key until I narrowed it down to the minimum number needed to make the recycle bin work.
This .reg file will protect a mapped X: drive with a ~50GB recycle bin. You should modify the file to fit your needs:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{9147E464-33A6-48E2-A3C9-361EFD417DEF}]
"RelativePath"="X:\\"
"Category"=dword:00000004
"Name"="XDrive"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\BitBucket\KnownFolder\{9147E464-33A6-48E2-A3C9-361EFD417DEF}]
"MaxCapacity"=dword:0000c7eb
"NukeOnDelete"=dword:00000000
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The GUID in the above .reg file {9147E464-33A6-48E2-A3C9-361EFD417DEF} came from this PowerShell command: "{"+[guid]::NewGUID().ToString().ToUpper()+"}"
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Best regards
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Update: I am now using Group Policy Preferences to deploy the needed registry keys, and all my mapped network drives are now protected by the recycle bin.
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FANTASTIC work Russel !
This is extremely helpful.
I've turned your work into a Bat Script that will automatically make the reg file.
It creates a unique guid each time it is run, so no worries on overlaps.
Just copy and paste the following into notepad
and save it as "Network Recycling Bin - auto make registry file.bat"
echo off
REM ========== MAIN FUNCTION ========================
Call :CreateREGfile
PAUSE
goto :eof
REM ========== SUB FUNCTIONS ========================
:CreateREGfile
set /p RelativePath=Enter
current mapped path of drive (e.g. X:\FileShare\D_Drive):
REM replace \ with \\ (for reg value its a requirement)
Set RelativePath=%RelativePath:\=\\%
set /p MaxBinSize_Dec=Enter
max size (in mb) (eg 11gb=11000):
call :toHex
%MaxBinSize_Dec% MaxBinSize_Hex
Set outputREG="Network
Recycling Bin - %RelativePath:~0,1% Drive (%MaxBinSize_Dec%mb).reg"
call :MakeGUID_VBS NewGUID
REM echo My new GUID : %NewGUID%
echo Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
%outputREG%
echo [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\%NewGUID%]
>>
%outputREG%
echo "RelativePath"="%RelativePath%"
>>
%outputREG%
echo "Category"=dword:00000004
>>
%outputREG%
echo "Name"="NetworkDrive2RecyclingBin_%NewGUID:~1,5%"
>>
%outputREG%
REM The "Name" value is required, but is not the name that will be shown if you right-click on the Recycle Bin and select properties. That will be autoset to the network drive name.
echo.>>
%outputREG%
echo [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\BitBucket\KnownFolder\%NewGUID%]
>>
%outputREG%
echo "MaxCapacity"=dword:%MaxBinSize_Hex%
>>
%outputREG%
echo "NukeOnDelete"=dword:00000000
>>
%outputREG%
goto :eof
:MakeGUID_VBS
echo set obj
= CreateObject("Scriptlet.TypeLib")
> TEMP_generateGUID.vbs
echo WScript.Echo obj.GUID
>> TEMP_generateGUID.vbs
FOR /F "usebackq tokens=*"
%%rin (`CSCRIPT "TEMP_generateGUID.vbs"`)DO
SET RESULT=%%r
set
%1=%RESULT%
del TEMP_generateGUID.vbs
goto :eof
:toDec
:: todec hex dec -- convert a hexadecimal number to decimal
::             -- hex [in]      - hexadecimal number to convert
::             -- dec [out,opt] - variable to store the converted decimal number in
SETLOCAL
set /a dec=0x%~1
( ENDLOCAL & REM RETURN VALUES
    IF "%~2"
NEQ "" (SET %~2=%dec%)ELSE
ECHO.%dec%
EXIT /b
:toHex
:: eg call :toHex dec hex -- convert a decimal number to hexadecimal, i.e. -20 to FFFFFFEC or 26 to 0000001A
::             -- dec [in]      - decimal number to convert
::             -- hex [out,opt] - variable to store the converted hexadecimal number in
::Thanks to 'dbenham' dostips forum users who inspired to improve this function
:$created 20091203 :$changed 20110330 :$categories Arithmetic,Encoding
:$source http://www.dostips.com
SETLOCAL ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION
set /a dec=%~1
set "hex="
set "map=0123456789ABCDEF"
for /L
%%Nin (1,1,8)do
    set /a "d=dec&15,dec>>=4"
    for
%%Din (!d!)do
set "hex=!map:~%%D,1!!hex!"
rem !!!! REMOVE LEADING ZEROS by activating the next line, e.g. will return 1A instead of 0000001A
rem for /f "tokens=* delims=0" %%A in ("%hex%") do set "hex=%%A"&if not defined hex set "hex=0"
( ENDLOCAL & REM RETURN VALUES
    IF "%~2"
NEQ "" (SET %~2=%hex%)ELSE
ECHO.%hex%
EXIT /b
:eof

Mapped network drive appears empty for all users on one computer

We have several network drives mapped via a batch file at log in. On one particular Windows 7 computer one of these drives maps but appears empty. Manually mapping to the drive and assigning a different drive letter makes no difference but manually
mapping by entering the IP address allows viewing and accessing the contents.
The malfunctioning network drive is also using Hosted BranchCache. The following settings are set in local group policy:
(\Network\BranchCache)
Turn on BrancheCache - Enabled
Set BranchCache Hosted Cache Mode - Enabled - <servername>
Configure BranchCache for network files - Enabled - 0
The servers involved are running Windows Server 2012.
I am at a loss here and will appreciate any suggestions.
~JuniorG33k "Why is this thus? What is the reason for this thusness?"

With Offline Files disabled the contents of the mapped drive are visible and accessible. Unfortunately, Offline Files must be enabled for BranchCache to work.
Looking in the Event Viewer at “Applications and Services Logs\Microsoft\Windows\OfflineFiles\Operational” I can see that the mapped network drive transitioned to slow link during high latency but has never transitioned back.
~JuniorG33k "Why is this thus? What is the reason for this thusness?"

Location is not available to mapped network drive in Windows 8 using Synology NAS

Original Thread:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-files/location-is-not-available-to-mapped-network-drive/ca7eac5c-0e3d-494b-b488-e245978e4db9
I have recently upgraded to Windows 8.1 standard edition. I have come across a problem when using the option for mapped network drives. Under Windows 7 I would normally map a network drive (Synology NAS) and I could access all files, copy and paste, install
apps, and link media, all from within the mapped network drive. However, under Windows 8.1 I have come across a couple of problems.
1. When I try to copy a file from my "Mapped Network Drive" to the C:\Drive (OS Boot Drive), I get the following error,
"E:\ is unavailable. If the location is on this PC, make sure the device or drive is connected or the disc is inserted, and then try again. if the location is on a network, make sure you're connected to the network or internet, and then try again. If the
location still can't be found, it might have been moved or deleted."
However, if I copy a file from the "NETWORK/Network Location" the file copies just fine with no problems. And, If I also copy a file from a "Added Network Location" the file also copies just fine with no problems. And, if I copy a file from
my "Mapped Network Drive" to my D:\Drive (non OS Drive), the file copies just fine with no problems.
2. When I try to install apps from my "Mapped Network Drive" they will sometimes install and sometimes not (I am also choosing the option to run the programs as Administrator). Again if I try to install using either the "NETWORK/Network Location"
or an "Added Network Location" the apps install just fine with no problems.
3. When I link media (music or videos) from my "Mapped Network Drive" they will work but once I reboot they no longer work as if they have lost the file path or link of the original source location.
4. When I use FireFox (browser) and I set my default download dir to my "Mapped Network Drive" it will work once originally set it but after I reboot, it no longer works. However, again if I set the default download dir to either the "NETWORK/Network
Location" or an "Added Network Location" the default download dir works fine even after reboot.
While I am able to access my network drive using any of the three options, "Mapped Network Drive", "NETWORK/Network Location", and "Added Network Location" but only "NETWORK/Network Location", and "Added Network
Location"appear to be reliable. Tbh I would prefer to be able to use my "Mapped Network Drive" in Windows 8 as I have been able to under Windows 7.
More info:
I currently have UAC set to "Never Notify".
I also have Windows 8.1 installed on three different systems and all of them give me the same exact problems. One of the systems is a completely clean install with no 3rd party apps installed.
Just so its clear I am able to access the "Mapped Network Drive" but unfortunately this method of access appears to be unreliable in Windows 8 but in Windows 7 it works flawlessly.
If I map a network drive from another pc running windows 7 or 8, I can access and use the mapped drive with no problems. This problem appears to be related to the Synology NAS devices and I have researched the Synology forums but only found one thread about
the problem, here:
http://forum.synology.com/enu/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=76687
I have searched several forums and attempted to pick the brains of my local computer shops for any incite on this problem but I have been unable to find a solution/fix.
Any help resolving this is greatly appreciated.

Hi,
Based on your description, we can temporarily disable the firewall to see whether the issue persists.
For this issue seems related to the Synology NAS devices, in order to get professional help regarding the product, we can contact the vendor support to see whether the issue
can be fixed.
Best regards,
Frank Shen

Map Network drive in Windows 8.1

Hi Guys,
I was suffering a weird problem about mapping network drive in Windows 8.1.
I ran the command "net use ...." to map a network drive and the command was running successfully. Then I used the "net use" command to check the status for the network drive mapped before, it showed good. But when I opened "my computer",
I couldn't see the network drive mapped before in the explorer.

Hi,
After you created the mapped network drive with "net use", are you able to find the mapped driver letter information in the registry HKCU\Network?
Please also try to map the network drive via GUI tool under Explorer "Map network drive" option, check the result.
for net use command, please make sure that you've set the correct parameters
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg651155.aspx
Yolanda Zhu
TechNet Community Support

Windows Server R2 stop working. Cannot map network drive with my Win 7 client.

Hi to everyone.
I had a problem for quite some time time and even i tried to solved it till now unfortunately seems unreachable.
I have a 2008 R2 server which is used as SQL 2005 server. My application program shared from the server. My win 7 client use a map network drive to access my share folder from my windows server. Suddenly my clients lost my connection. Since then i
cannot connect to the folder and i got the message
Windows cannot access \\Server\Storage
Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve network problems, click Diagnose.
Details: Error code: 0x80070035 The network path was not found.
I check out my share permissions, all seems ok. I also check out firewall, services, TCP/IP, share folders, really almost everything but still nothing.
Does anyone have any idea how to resolve the problem.

Yes what seems to happened is due to virus infections.
This problem started 2 weeks a go. First i had network connection error with my client. Them my application had respond errors. Finally i lost my network drive.
I realize that the problem was due to virus. My old antivirus program doesn't s scan any threats so i uninstalled it, and i installed Panta antivirus and i clean up my server and my clients from virus. I am sure that both are clean from virus. My antivirus
program runs every day with no traces of infections.
Since then i cannot see my share folders on my server side and i cannot map network drive.
One thing that i want to avoid is re-installation of windows server 2008 R2.
Can anyone help about this
Thanks

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