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cproudlock 5c07ffe288 Add documentation for all Inno Setup projects
New README files:
- BlueSSOFix: WiFi authentication repair utility
- JT2GO: Siemens JT2Go installer with prerequisites
- MappedDrive: Network drive mapping tool
- NetworkDriveManager: Advanced drive management with migration

Main repository README:
- Overview table of all projects
- Quick reference by category
- Common patterns and resources
- Building and silent installation instructions

Also includes Dashboard and LobbyDisplay projects.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-01-19 16:25:04 -05:00
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Mapped Drive Installer

Network drive mapping tool with credential management for GE Aerospace legacy domain servers.

Overview

This tool helps users connect to GE Aerospace network shares by:

  • Providing a server selection interface
  • Managing credentials for legacy domain authentication
  • Handling common connection errors (ghost drives, credential conflicts)
  • Supporting backup and recovery of drive mappings

Versions

File Description
MappedDrive.iss Full-featured version with all options
MappedDrive_Enhanced.iss Enhanced error handling and recovery
MappedDrive_Simplified.iss Streamlined version for basic use

Target Servers

Server Description
tsgwp00525.rd.ds.ge.com Shared drive server
win.cighpeifep036.logon.ds.ge.com Engineering server

Features

  • Server Selection - Checkbox interface for selecting drives to map
  • Credential Prompt - Secure password entry for legacy domain
  • Connectivity Test - Verify server reachability before mapping
  • Ghost Drive Handling - Detect and fix disconnected drive mappings
  • Error 1219 Recovery - Handle credential conflict errors
  • Backup/Restore - Save drive configurations for recovery

Files

MappedDrive/
├── MappedDrive.iss           # Main installer script
├── MappedDrive_Enhanced.iss  # Enhanced version
├── MappedDrive_Simplified.iss # Simplified version
├── gea-logo.ico              # Setup icon
├── patrick.bmp               # Wizard banner
└── patrick-sm.bmp            # Wizard small image

Usage

  1. Compile desired .iss file with Inno Setup
  2. Run the generated executable
  3. Select servers to connect
  4. Enter your legacy domain password
  5. Drives will be mapped automatically

Common Errors

Error Cause Solution
53 Network path not found Check Zscaler/VPN connection
86 Invalid password Verify password is correct
1219 Multiple credentials Tool handles automatically
85 Drive letter in use Choose different letter

Comparison with NetworkDriveManager

Feature MappedDrive NetworkDriveManager
Server Selection Checkbox UI Menu-based
Backup/Restore Basic Full JSON backup
Credential Testing Implicit Explicit option
Server Migration No Yes
Predefined Drives No Yes (S:, V:, Y:)

For more advanced drive management, see the NetworkDriveManager project.

Building

  1. Install Inno Setup 6.x
  2. Open desired .iss file
  3. Compile (F9)
  4. Output in Output/ folder

Author

WJDT / GE Aerospace