Connecting to the Class Folders using Windows Vista

Follow the instructions below for connecting to your class folders. This should only need to be done once and then your computer will reconnect to your class folders each time it starts up.

  1. Click on the Start menu and choose Computer.

    Choosing Computer from the Start menu


  2. In the top button bar, click on Map Network Drive.

    Vista Map Network Drive button

    If the window is small, the button may be hidden under the >> (see below).

    Hidden Map Network Drive button

  3. In the Map Network Drive window that appears, enter the following:
    Drive: L:
    Folder: \\classes.stolaf.edu\classes_w

    Check the Reconnect at logon box.

    Map L: to classes

  4. Then click on Finish.

  5. You will be prompted for your username and password. Enter your St. Olaf username and password, check the Remember my password box and click OK.

    Username and Password prompt

  6. When you return to the Computer window, you will now have your Classes/L: drive and access to your personal files.

    Computer showing classes connection