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11.24.09 
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  1. In the 'Map Network Drive' dialog box, select an unused driver letter and then type '\\softdist2\pc' (without the quotation marks) in the 'Folder' part of the dialog box. Do not check the 'Reconnect at logon' check box.

Map the Drive

 

  1. Click the 'Finish' button.
    Note: If you are unable to connect, try "\\softdist2.tss.oregonstate.edu\pc" as the path.
  1. A dialog box (shown below) appears, asking you for your login credentials for the Software Distribution server. Fill in the user name (type in SOFTDIST\username) and password you were give to access the Software Distribution server.

Logon Prompt

 

  1. Click the 'OK' button. You have just successfully mapped a local drive to the Software Distribution server. To install software, select this drive in Windows Explorer and navigate to the subdirectory where the software you want is located.

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