Creating a mapped network drive enables you to quickly access files and folders on a shared network as if they were on your local machine. Fortunately, Windows 10 enables you to map network drives in just a few easy steps.
Enable network discovery
If you want to map a network drive on your Windows PC 10, you will need to enable network discovery first. To do it, abra el Panel de control y posteriormente haga clic en “View network status and tasks” in the Network and Internet group.
Next, click on “Change advanced sharing settings” in the left panel.
On the next screen, click the bubble next to “Enable network discovery” to select it.
Click on “Save Changes” y posteriormente se habilitará la detección de redes.
Allocate a network drive
With network detection enabled, you can now allocate a network drive. First, abra el Explorador de archivos y posteriormente haga clic en “This PC” in the left panel.
Next, click on “Award network unit” in the Network group on the Computer tab.
The Map Network Drive window will appear. In the text box next to “Unit”, select the drive letter you would like to use. You can use any letter that is not used today on your device. Type the folder or path of the computer in the text box “File”, or click “Examine” and choose the device in the popup that appears. You can also choose “Reconnect at login” if you want to connect every time you log in to your device.
Once you have it set up, click on “Finalize” and the network drive will be mapped to your device.
That's all about it. Use a mapped network drive and learn how to share with (and see and enter what is shared in) a network will save you a lot of time and energy.
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