Mt. Drive

Text-based Network Drive mounting framework

Struggling with inconsistent instructions for mounting network shares across different Windows versions? Whether it's students, colleagues, or interns, the process can be tedious and error-prone. Mt. Drive streamlines this task, providing a single, customizable Batch script that guides users step-by-step through the process of mounting network drives.

Why use Mt. Drive?

Mt. Drive is a powerful utility built for ease-of-use and flexibility. Despite being a text-based solution, it includes smart features usually reserved for GUI-based applications, making it perfect for IT admins, educators, and power users who need to distribute simple, reliable network drive access.

Key Features

• Shell Script: Written enitrely as a Batch script, there's no external dependencies—just a single, easy-to-edit .cmd file.
• Highly Customizable: Add your organization's branding, network share names, and default drive letter.
• Persistence Options: Choose between temporary or persistent mounting modes, with customizable defaults.
• Easy to Use: Intelligent prompts prevent common mistakes like selecting drive letters that are already in use.

Mt. Drive in action!

Configuration and Setup

Customizing Mt. Drive is as simple as editing a few variables in the script. Here's a quick breakdown of the configuration process:

1. Open MtDrive.bat: Use any text editor to modify the configuration.
2. Locate the Configuration Block: All configurable settings are located between REM Configuration block begin and REM Configuration block end.
3. Branding Options:
   • Product: Set your organization's product name.
   • Vendor: Add your organization's name or branding.
4. Network Share Settings:
   • DestPath: Default drive letter suggested to the user.
   • ShareLocation: UNC path to the network share you want to mount.
5. Persistence Mode:
   • MakePersistent: Toggle the default behavior between temporary and permanent drive mounting. Users can override this by typing R on the welcome menu.
6. Custom Icon: Create a Shortcut to the script on the Desktop and set a custom icon via "Properties > Change Icon...". This step can be automated by distributing Mt.Drive via TSetup.

Usage

• Open MtDrive.bat in a text editor to configure the mounting script
• Configuration can be found between
  REM Configuration block begin and REM Configuration block end.
• Product and Vendor provide organization branding and network share naming.
• DestPath is the default drive letter that will be suggested to the user.
• ShareLocation should contain a UNC path to the network share to be mounted.
• MakePersistent sets whether mounted drives should be temporary or permanent by default (Users can type R to toggle this option).

Get Started with Mt. Drive

Say goodbye to inconsistent network share setups and hello to seamless, automated drive mounting. Download the Mt. Drive evaluation sample today and see how it can simplify your IT environment.

Download Evaluation Sample (WinXP+): [MtDrive.zip].
Download Example Script for Purdue W-Drive (WinXP+): [MtDriveW.zip].

Free for personal, non-commercial use. Contact for enterprise licensing.