H Drive Desktop Icon No Longer Works

H Drive Desktop Icon No Longer Works

Problem

A shortcut on a user's computer desktop is links to the H: drive, but no longer works properly.

Solution

  1. Right-click on the Desktop shortcut.

  2. Select Properties

    1. The target field will probably read: \\storage\Home\username *

  3. Change the target field to point to the correct location.

    1. For Staff:  \\homestead\STAFF_HOME\username *

    2. For Faculty and Retirees:  \\homestead\FAC_HOME\username *

  4. Click OK and the shortcut will now point to the correct location.

*Use your ValpoNet password where the word username is indicated above.

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