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How Can I Create a Logon Script That Will Open a User’s Mapped Drives?

July 18, 2006 Jul 18, 2006 07/18/06

ScriptingGuy1

Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I create a logon script that will open a user’s mapped drives?-- KZ Hey, KZ. You know, a lot of people think we decided to write this column because we wanted yet another way to tell people about scripting. That’s partially true; however, another reason there’s a Hey, Scripting Guy! column is because the ...

How Can I Map Network Drives Based on a Computer’s Site?

May 8, 2006 May 8, 2006 05/8/06

ScriptingGuy1

Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I parse information in a text file, and then use that information to map network drives based on a computer’s site?-- BH Hey, BH. We’ll be with you in a second - we’re still replaying last night’s baseball game, in which the Kirkland Fire dropped a tough 7-5 decision to a very good team from Bothell. ...

How Can I Determine the Drive Label of a Drive?

March 14, 2006 Mar 14, 2006 03/14/06

ScriptingGuy1

Hey, Scripting Guy! Given the drive letter, how can I determine the drive label?-- PM Hey, PM. You know, after sitting around all winter, checking his watch every 15 minutes or so just to verify the date and time, the Scripting Guy who writes this column is pleased to announce that baseball season is officially here. Once more he can enjoy ...

How Can I Determine Which Users are Using the Most Disk Space on a Drive?

October 11, 2005 Oct 11, 2005 10/11/05

ScriptingGuy1

Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I determine which users are using the most disk space on a drive?-- PW Hey, PW. Interesting question. In theory, you could probably do this by retrieving a collection of all the files on a drive, checking the owner, determining the file size, and then keeping a running tally of the amount of disk space charged to...