Mapping a network drive

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I am trying to map a network drive within our small business. All computers
are using XP Professional. I am able to map the network drive using auto
connect using the administrator profile, but when I switch to the profile
with limited rights, the drive shows but is disconnected. I have to double
click on the drive and enter the administrator username and password to
connect the drive again. Is there a way to get the network drive to auto
connect without clicking on the drive and entering the administrator
password?

I am trying to access (create a shortcut) to a file within a shared folder
of a computer on the network. I am limited on resources so I can't obtain a
dedicated server so I was hoping this would work by accessing shared folders
and setting up shortcuts to files. can't seem to get the shortcuts to work
because the network drive won't connect without admin rights

Any help would be appreciated!!

Thanks
Craig


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