The top key is a letter and the value "RemotePath" is the path. Those two values are all you need. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Network][HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Network\Z]"RemotePath"="\\\\vmware-host\\Shared Folders"So from a programming stand point, just loop through HKCU\Network, look for top level keys (which are single letters), and read it's RemotePath value. Use the net mapping API as it will perform faster than "Net Use". ad infinitum OnLoad event. A second loop removes them during the OnClose event. That setting Andre mentions requires a reboot before it takes effect, re-mapping of pre-existing drives on the fly does not. The effect is instantaneous. Very easy to do. No need to make permanent settings on every machine. Net Use Z: \\vmware-host\Shared FoldersEDIT: I read the article you linked, it seems they back up my story, but for different reasons.