Map a network drive to be used by a service

Question

Suppose some Windows service uses code that wants mapped network drives and no UNC paths. How can I make the drive mapping available to the service\'s session when the servi

Answer 1

You wan't to either change the user that the Service runs under from "System" or find a sneaky way to run your mapping as System.

The funny thing is that this is possible by using the "at" command, simply schedule your drive mapping one minute into the future and it will be run under the System account making the drive visible to your service.