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Need to change network drive mapping on many PCs at same time - how?

Hello,

I am installing a new server, which will require that I remap some network drives on many PCs in different areas.  This new server is an addition, so I can not create a DNS alias.  How can I remap all these PCs at the same time, with out having to physically (or remotely) log on to them and perform a drive disconnect and remap.

I currently have logon scripts, and have though about that method.....what is the best way to accomplish this task?  Please advise.  Thanks.
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Follow-up....what I would like is a script that I could force to be run on each PC, without having to log on and off the user.
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login scripts are a natural choice?

but you can always EMail the users the script in a batch file and tell them to run it? or put a web link to the batch file for your users?
Are you in an active directory domain? If so then just use group policy to assign logon scripts.

Here is a great site to help you learn about logon scripts. You can use a script to delete old drive mappings and then map new drives.

http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/Logon/logon_scripts.htm
If you are looking for the specific command in the script look for help on

net use

You would use a command like

net use m: /delete
net use m: \\newserver\newshare /persistent:yes

Where m: is the mapping you want to change.

I think this may work even if you have a mixed os environment (provided it is microsoft only).
Please expond on mailing the script to the users or the batch file execution from the browser.

Thanks
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