Doug Knox MS-MVP
March 24th 03, 12:47 AM
You need to use
SUBST C: F:\
The SUBST command won't take it without the \ character, or a fully
qualified path like F:\Temp
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"Mike" > wrote in message
...
> I have windows installed on drive F. In windows explorer there are no
icons
> next to the drive letters or my computer or anything for that mater. Found
a
> KB article that explains this and tell me to use this subst cmd. Tried and
> it doesn't work. Any ideas..
>
> KB article is Q307028
>
> This is what i type and get returned, I've tried it w/out the : sign as
> well.
>
> F:\>subst c: f:
> Invalid parameter - F:
>
> Thanks,
>
> --Mike
>
>
SUBST C: F:\
The SUBST command won't take it without the \ character, or a fully
qualified path like F:\Temp
--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
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"Mike" > wrote in message
...
> I have windows installed on drive F. In windows explorer there are no
icons
> next to the drive letters or my computer or anything for that mater. Found
a
> KB article that explains this and tell me to use this subst cmd. Tried and
> it doesn't work. Any ideas..
>
> KB article is Q307028
>
> This is what i type and get returned, I've tried it w/out the : sign as
> well.
>
> F:\>subst c: f:
> Invalid parameter - F:
>
> Thanks,
>
> --Mike
>
>