shared folder and changing their paths


  1. blackdot
    Posts : 51
    desktop: win7 professional x86, laptop: win7 prof. x64
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    shared folder and changing their paths


    On my desktop-computer i have shared some folders with my home network. Then i changed their paths, as i reorganized myself. Now it seems, when I acces the network, those folders paths dont seem to be updated, as i cant access them.

    I can now of course "unshare", rename and share them again, which makes them again accessible through the network, but the old "folder names" still remain. why is that, how can i correct it?

    Same problem with some old "synched folders".
    Last edited by blackdot; 08 Feb 2011 at 10:56.
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  3. SundRance
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    Windows 7 Pro 32bit / Windows 7 Professional
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    Curious, where do the old 'folder names' remain? Just in the drop down menu under 'Map network drive ...'?

    If so those paths are saved in your registry.

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  4. Lunarpancake
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    add a new shortcut (right click desktop and click new -> shortcut) then browse to the location of the folder you moved.
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