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This article will outline how to switch between the various local staff drives of campus using DFS.

Step-by-step guide

If you are having any issues following this guide please contact the IT service desk.

  1. Open Windows File Explorer



  2. You should see the Staff drive listed under 'Network locations'



  3. Right click on the 'Staff Drive' and select Properties



  4. Navigate to the DFS tab in the properties menu



  5. Left click on the staff drive that you wish to access
  6. Left click 'Set Active'
  7. Left click OK
  8. Note: The name will be the same. You will know its worked either based on the size of the volume or by the contents.

     

 

This solution is intended to be a work around for staff to use if there are issues being experienced by DFSR.