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creating a service that maps a network drive

I wrote and compiled the below module that maps the z: drive to a remote server, then added the executable as a service via INSTSRV. But when I attempt to start the service, it errors saying it can't start the service. What could be causing this?

Sub Main()
Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.Run ("net use z: \\server\c$ /persistent:yes")
End Sub

Anthony Perkins

I would suspect that if you are running this as a service, you are not logged on, hence the error.

Anthony

arichee

ASKER

The error occurs when I attempt to start the service manually from the Computer Manager in Win2000.

Anthony Perkins

Than I have no clue. Perhaps someone else will chime in.

Anthont

hes

How did you install the service with instsrv ? there are a few more steps than just running instsrv ProgramName.exe

vinnyd79

Why would you want to run this as a service.After it maps the drive what is it supposed to do,just keep running?

arichee

ASKER

From the command line, I typed "instsrv MAPZDRIVE c:\mapzdrive.exe," where mapzdrive.exe is the VB module below:

Sub Main()
Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.Run ("net use z: \\server\c$ /persistent:yes")
End Sub

arichee

ASKER

I want it as a service, so the z: drive will be mapped whether you're logged in or not.

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