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Q. How can I map a network drive in PowerShell?
To use strictly within PowerShell, use the New-PSDrive cmdlet. The resulting drive won't be visible in Explorer. If you want to map a more traditional systemwide network drive, use good ol' NET USE, just like you would have done in Cmd.exe.
Don Jones
September 12, 2010
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Q. How can I map a network drive in PowerShell?
A. To use strictly within PowerShell, use the New-PSDrive cmdlet. The resulting drive won't be visible in Explorer. If you want to map a more traditional systemwide network drive, use good ol' NET USE, just like you would have done in Cmd.exe.
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