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titleDetailed instructions for Windows

To connect to your Group's Work area as a network drive in Windows:

  • Bring up Windows Explorer (Windows key-E)
  • On Windows 10:
    • You'll see "Computer" in the menu
    • You'll see "Map network drive" in the sub-menu
    • Select "This PC" icon
    • Select "Computer" menu item
  • On Window 7:
    • You'll see "Map network drive" in the menu
    • Select "Computer" icon
  • Click "Map network drive". 
  • In the "Map Network Drive" dialog
    • Select a drive letter
    • In the "Folder" text box, enter your Group area URL
      • e.g. for the Sullivan group on the GSAF pod:
        \\gsafstor01.ccbb.utexas.edu\Sullivan
    • Check the "Connect using different credentials" checkbox
      • Enter your BRCF account name and password
      • If your computer is on the UT Austin Active Directory Domain you need to add "./\" before your BRCF account name
        • e.g. ./\mybrcfaccout
      • Click "Finish". This will bring up the "Enter Network Password" dialog
  • In the "Enter Network Password" dialog 
    • Select "Use another account"
    • Enter your BRCF user name and password
    • Check the "Remember my credentials" checkbox if desired
    • Click "OK"
    • A new Windows Explorer will appear with your Work area in focus

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