"net use" command

[elharti]

Hello,
I have a question and I need your help!!

I have to write a batch file which should map a network drive for our domain users.

The problem is: we have different departements and there are some drive letters that aren't free (already mapped for some people permanently!!).

With the command net use * \\server\share I can take the first free drive letter. This batch file should at the end disconnect this share.

How can know which drive letter it had been mapped.

Thanks in advance!!

Cheers,
Hicham

 

[bcastner]

If you only are mapping one drive letter, and you only want to disconnect the drive, end your batch file with:

net use * /Delete

 

[kippy13]

Hi,
Any ideas here?

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...net/prodtechnol/winxppro/proddocs/net_use.asp

Also, Why not use a drive letter like W? Surely not all letters can be used?

"Sometimes I do not know but I try hard"- R.F. Haughty 1923

 

[elharti]

Thanks for the replies!
But Bcastner if I use "net use * /delete" all mapped drives will be disconnected. But I only want to disconnect the share done with "net use * \\server\share". The drive letter is not known.

 

[bcastner]

I understand, that was why I put the stipulation in my original response as to one map, etc.

As kippy13 said, you would need to find an unused drive letter. Or:

. If the batch process is early in the logon, then the normal logon script of mapping drive letters will "overmap" or overwrite your temporary assignment and there is no reason to delete the assignment;

. Just leave the map in place, it is not going to hurt anything. It is not going to add to your connection count against the server.

 

[elharti]

Yes that's true! Why should I disconnect the share? I didn't think abaout this bevor.

Normally all "not permanent" shares are disconnected after logoff and a new logon.

Thanks a lot!

Cheers,
Hicham