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How can I add a network resource in Citrix but with no drive letter?

I have the need for a network resource to be available when logged onto a Citrix Kiosk.  When logged onto a PC the needed resource shows up in file explorer.  When opening Citrix from that same PC, the resource is available.  When logging onto Citrix from a stand alone kiosk, I need to have that same resource available but not with an actual drive letter.  This is due to the various drives that are mapped with different drive letters across several different locations.  

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you
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Can you use the Libraries feature rather than mapped drives?

This should probably still work https://www.dummies.com/computers/operating-systems/windows-7/how-to-create-a-custom-library-in-windows-7/
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If I have 5,000 users who need this custom library, how would I be able get it to show up for everyone without each user having to add the folder?

I just tried to add a folder to it, a network share.  I got an error saying it couldn't do it because the folder isn't indexed.
I'm sure there are files you can deploy to deliver a custom Library, you can do it with GPP when the library files are created.

Forgot about the indexing - you can either add it to be indexed, or map the network location to a "special folder". Personally I'd add it to the index, plenty Google-fu regarding this (sorry, I'm in a rush) :-)
The closest thing I can find to make this happen is an old VBS script.  Deploying something across the domain isn't the preferred route.  Mapping a drive to a shared folder isn't an option.  What we don't want is for the end user to have to remember a UNC path or have to do something to make that network resource available.,
I found a command line I can put into a logon script that may work.

start /min "" "\\UNC Path"

I tried it on my local PC but had the resource already available.  There were no errors returned.
When I removed the /min switch and ran it from the command line the window opened.

Does anyone have any further input or ideas?

Thanks!
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