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        Prevent W2K explorer from opening a new window when network drive is mapped

Section(s): Explorer
Published on Apr 20, 2004.
Last Modified on Apr 20, 2004.
Last Modified by Wayne Maples.
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The default W2K action when you map a new network drive in Explorer is to open up the new mapped drive in a new window. To prevent Explorer from opening a new window hold down the Shift key, continuing to hold the Shift key click Finish, and hold the Shift key for a moment after you click Finish.