Comments on: Map a network drive and access folder options in Windows Vista

By: Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:08:59 +0000

It has been several weeks since I worked on the problem but yesI did find tyhe answer. The problem is the UAC service – a new addition in Vista which basically requires re-authentication for every action you try to perform. My resolution was to turn the service off. This is done by typing the “msconfig” command into the Run command line.This opens a set of services and features which can be be turned on or off using check blocks. There are multiple tabs in the window and I do not recall where exactly the command is located. After checking the block to stop (or turn off) the UAC feature, save the configuration and re-boot. Problem resolved.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:24:28 +0000

I never experienced this problem. Maybe you just have to mount the drive first before you launch the installer. I could also be a problem of the installer.

By: Ruthe

Ruthe — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:21:13 +0000

I’m having the same problem as Richard. Did you find the answer yet?

By: Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:30:14 +0000

Mapping the drive is not really a problem as you have explained. I am still waiting for someone to address the issue of installing software from a mapped drive. I am trying to install the executable for a Quickbooks client (Station) from a Workgroup share onto a new Vista box. I created the share but now when the installer asks for the data source folder, only the local drives show up as options. Where did the mapped drive go?

By: Bioxvirus

Bioxvirus — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 07:26:04 +0000

hah, i would just likee to say thanks for that. i was so confused as to how the hell i got to folder options lol.