server directory

About this tag
The server directory tag covers discussions about accessing and managing folders located on network servers in Windows environments. Topics include mapping local drives to server paths for development testing, troubleshooting user profile migration when desktop folders are stored on a server, and issues with file save dialogs defaulting to a deep server directory instead of the last used location. These threads focus on practical problems with server-based folder access, profile redirection, and save behavior in Windows 7 and domain setups.
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    Windows 7 Address local drive as if it was a network drive

    I develop at home programs for use at work. At work the pc's get data from the server \\server\data\something I want to run programs at home and have a drive or directory on my HDrive such that when program asks for file from \\server\data\something then the local folder is accessed I do not...
    • richardbreakey
    • Thread
    • access control data management development directory file access file sharing h drive home development home office local disk network drive path mapping programs remote access server directory storage subst windows work pc
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  2. Windows 7 Moving domain user to a new PC - Easy Transfer fail

    I am trying to move a user in a domain to a new PC. Both PC's are Windows 7 Pro. I tried Easy Transfer and the transfer was successful. However when I log on, I do not have the users desktop icons, background, or shortcuts. I am a bit confused because on the old PC the users profile shows as...
    • JefeB
    • Thread
    • configuration data transfer desktop icons domain forensit local profile migration pc migration profile issues profile wizard server directory shortcuts transfer troubleshooting user data windows 7 windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 File Save Location

    I was wondering if anyone could help me fix an issue I am having. I save multiple pdf files (as many as 20 in one sitting) to the same file location deep into my server directory. When I first got my Windows 7 Enterprise, if I "save as", choose a directory on the server, save it, then choose...
    • littlemike2381
    • Thread
    • enterprise file management file saving files navigation pdf files save locations server directory user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support