Hamilton Network drives are storage space that exists on the Hamilton network where users can store data and access it from anywhere on the network. Common network drives configured on College computers are Users, Department, and Campus.
This article explains several methods for mapping a network drive using Windows 10.
To map to a network drive successfully, the PC must be connected to Hamilton wired or wireless (aps-hamilton) networks on-campus or connected to the VPN from off-campus.
Instructions
Simple method (if folder location is unknown)
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Press the Windows key and R key to bring up the Run prompt, or right-click the logo on the taskbar and select the Run option.
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Type in \\ess and hit OK. That should open a window as shown below:
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Right-click on the department folder that needs to be added and select Map Network Drive.
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If this is the user’s primary department drive, switch the drive letter to M. If not, select any other available drive letter. Check the option to Reconnect at sign-in and then hit Finish.
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Alternate method (if folder location is known)
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Open File Explorer (press the Windows key and E key on your keyboard)
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Select This PC from the left pane. Then, on the computer tab, select Map network drive.
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Enter the drive’s path in the window that pops up. Select the option to Reconnect at sign-in and then hit Finish.
More information
For more information, please reach out to the Help Desk.