Using Wildcards with NET USE Command

Last reviewed: May 8, 1997
Article ID: Q102634

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

The NET USE command allows for a wildcard when connecting to drive letters. For example:

   net use * \\prod\release

The system responds by selecting the next available drive letter available for the NET USE. For example:

   Drive I: is now connected to \\PROD\RELEASE

Additional query words: prodnt simple network management protocol
Keywords : kbnetwork ntnetserv
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 8, 1997
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