Re: Strange Drvie Mapping Behavior

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In news:42BFCA0D-7B94-444D-AADC-1B15ECABE9EA@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Keith <Keith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> typed:
> I am running Window XP Pro on a SBS 2003 network. I normally map 3
> network drives (X:, Y:, and Z:). Lately, I've noticed that, as the
> computer stays on, additional drive maps are added (currently J:, K:,
> and W:) without my interaction. These maps all point to server
> drives or folders that are already mapped by X:, Y:, or Z:. I'm
> thinking that some program is creating the mappings (which, by the
> way, disappear after rebooting) for its own purposes. Has anyone
> else seen this behavior, and, if so, is there a way to stop it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Keith

What version of Office do you run? Do you see FindFast in your startup tab
in msconfig? This is usually the culprit - if you see it, untick it &
reboot, and see if the problem recurs.


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