Mapping Drives

[D_block]

If i want to map a drive or partition from my pc to another pc which is not on my network, being that this pc maybe my neighbours or in a next country etc..

how exactly do i go about doing this ?

[nitroshift]

you're better off using a virtual network connection to it, using a software such as realvnc, ultravnc, etc... or better still look up www.logmein.com

[FthrJACK]

You could use "NET USE"

Go to command prompt, type in "net use" without the quotes, and it will list what drives you currently have mapped. You can also map to other folders, including ones on remote machines, even if they arent in your domain or workgroup. So long as the folder is shared and you can see it through the firewall etc.

If you just want to add quick access to the folder in your "my computer" - you could ask your friend to setup an FTP server on his machine, create you and account and then you can do "Add network location" and put your details in.

Or setup a VPN as nitro suggested, VPN or the FTP solution being your best bet, and most reliable.

Edited October 24, 2008 by FthrJACK

[ripken204]

You could use "NET USE"

Go to command prompt, type in "net use" without the quotes, and it will list what drives you currently have mapped. You can also map to other folders, including ones on remote machines, even if they arent in your domain or workgroup. So long as the folder is shared and you can see it through the firewall etc.

If you just want to add quick access to the folder in your "my computer" - you could ask your friend to setup an FTP server on his machine, create you and account and then you can do "Add network location" and put your details in.

Or setup a VPN as nitro suggested, VPN or the FTP solution being your best bet, and most reliable.

if you decide to go with the net use method, you may want to create a batch script that runs every time you boot the computer so that it remaps the drive properly.