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Map drives in Group Policy

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by skent

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Is there any way to map drives in a group policy environment without using a logon script. If a log on script is needed could you give me an example. I have tried the net use command a number of ways without success .. thanks in advance

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by bos1028

Yes, you can use KIX. KIX is a script processor and enhanced batch scripting; it is free. I am using it for that purpose, running commands based on group membership. Example below. Basically you need to put KIX32.EXE in your netlogon share and add the KXRPC service (and start it) on your NT/2000 server. You then create a KIX file (extension kix, i.e. login.kix) and put it in the netlogon share. I am calling my kix file from my regular login script. I have found it very useful, it will automatically add printer connections, as a result if you install a new network printer you simply edit the script an all users will have it installed rather than you having to visit each workstation.

IF INGROUP ("NAV CONFIG UPDATE")
GOTO NAV_UPDATE
ELSE
GOTO END
:NAV_UPDATE
SHELL "VP-CEN.BAT"
EXIT
:END
EXIT

by skent

Thanks I am using KIX now on an NT machine and am trying to get away from it. I would like to add a BAT or other configuration to the machines that just need this additional drive, it is only a small group in the scheme of things ...

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