How to auto create a folder and map it to network device?

Question

Hi,

I want to achieve when a user login Win10 system, and it will auto create a folder with username in a remote server(Windows Server), and the location should be \remoteserver\sharefolder%usrname%. And the folder (\remoteserver\sharefolder) I have already shared.

Then map the share folder as a network device to the VM which user login.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi @Mingjiang Li

Unfortunately, there is no GPO setup that allows you to create a home folder for each user. However, you can configure each user's home folder to create their home folder \remoteserver\sharefolder%usrname% and map it automatically:

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Answer 2

Hello,

It is possible to achieve the automation you described. But this may need a combination of scripting, Group Policy, and possibly PowerShell. You may visit PowerShell Gallery | Home or GitHub: Let’s build from here · GitHub to check if there's relevant script you need.

To map the share folder as a network device to the VM which user login, you could use GPO User Configuration -> Preferences -> Windows Settings -> Drive Maps.

"Drive Maps" within "Windows Settings" allows admin to map network drives for users. It lets you create, modify, or delete mapped network drives on users' computers during logon or when the Group Policy is refreshed.

Regards,

Karlie

Answer 3

Below Preferences-Windows settings you can find Folders. There you can create the folder and the mapping will work after that.