Mapping Local Folder to Drive Letter

Original Source: raymond.cc

Map a drive with subst

To create a new mapping:

Run CMD

subst x: C:\Folder\Example

To remove a mapping:

subst x: /D

Alternative

1. Open Regedit and navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

For the permanent mapping to only affect the currently logged on user, go to:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

2. Right click on Run > New > String Value. Give it a name such as “Map X”

3. Double click on the name and for Value data enter the Subst command like above. For example:

Subst X: D:\downloads\work\myfiles

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