inno-installers/NetworkDriveManager/README.md

Network Drive Manager

Interactive menu-based tool for managing GE Aerospace legacy domain network drives with credential testing, backup/restore, and server migration support.

Overview

This tool helps users manage network drive mappings when transitioning between domain servers or when experiencing authentication issues. It provides a user-friendly interface for common drive management tasks.

Features

• View Mappings - Display all current network drive mappings with legacy server detection
• Backup/Restore - Save and restore drive configurations as JSON
• Credential Testing - Verify passwords work before attempting connections
• Full Reset - Disconnect, clear credentials, and reconnect all drives
• Server Migration - Automatically update drives from old to new server names
• Add Predefined Drives - Quick setup for standard drive letters (S:, V:, Y:)
• Error 1219 Prevention - Three-phase connection approach for multiple shares

Menu Options

Option	Description
1. View Mappings	Show all network drives with [LEGACY] tags
2. Backup	Save current mappings to Documents folder
3. Test Credentials	Verify password against legacy servers
4. Full Reset	Complete disconnect/reconnect cycle
5. Restore	Reconnect drives from backup file
6. Add Drives	Map predefined S:, V:, Y: drives
7. Password Portal	Open mypassword.ge.com in browser
8. Quit	Exit the application

Server Configuration

Type	Server
Old Server	tsgwp00525.rd.ds.ge.com
New Server	tsgwp00525.wjs.geaerospace.net
Y: Drive	win.cighpeifep036.logon.ds.ge.com

Predefined Drives

Drive	Path	Description
S:	\\tsgwp00525.wjs.geaerospace.net\shared	Standard shared drive
V:	\\tsgwp00525.wjs.geaerospace.net\eng_apps	Engineering applications
Y:	\\win.cighpeifep036.logon.ds.ge.com\ugcam_res_lib	UGCAM resource library

Files

NetworkDriveManager/
├── NetworkDriveManager.iss   # Inno Setup script (full implementation)
├── NetworkDriveManager.ps1   # Standalone PowerShell version
├── gea-logo.ico              # Setup icon
├── patrick.bmp               # Wizard banner
└── patrick-sm.bmp            # Wizard small image

Usage

Running the Tool

1. Compile NetworkDriveManager.iss with Inno Setup
2. Run the generated executable
3. Select options from the menu
4. Enter your legacy domain password when prompted

Backup File Location

Backups are saved to:

%USERPROFILE%\Documents\NetworkDriveMappings.json

Backup Format

{
  "BackupDate": "2025-01-19 15:30:00",
  "ComputerName": "WORKSTATION01",
  "Username": "jsmith",
  "Mappings": [
    {
      "DriveLetter": "S:",
      "RemotePath": "\\\\tsgwp00525.wjs.geaerospace.net\\shared",
      "ServerName": "tsgwp00525.wjs.geaerospace.net",
      "ShareName": "shared",
      "IsLegacy": true
    }
  ]
}

Error Handling

Error Code	Meaning	Action
53	Network path not found	Re-authenticate to Zscaler
86	Invalid password	Reset password at mypassword.ge.com
1219	Multiple connections exist	Tool handles automatically
1326	Bad username/password	Verify credentials
1330	Password expired	Reset password
1909	Account locked	Contact helpdesk

Three-Phase Connection Approach

To prevent Error 1219 when multiple drives point to the same server:

1. Phase 1: Collect - Gather all drives to be mapped
2. Phase 2: Disconnect - Remove ALL existing connections and clear IPC$
3. Phase 3: Reconnect - Map all drives with fresh credentials

This ensures Windows doesn't have conflicting credential sessions.

Server Migration

When restoring drives, the tool automatically migrates server names:

\\tsgwp00525.rd.ds.ge.com\share → \\tsgwp00525.wjs.geaerospace.net\share

Troubleshooting

"Test credentials failed"

1. Verify you're connected to the corporate network (VPN/Zscaler)
2. Check if your password has expired
3. Try option 7 to reset your password

"Error 1219: Multiple connections"

The tool handles this automatically. If it persists:

1. Run option 4 (Full Reset)
2. Log off and back on to Windows
3. Try again

Drives don't appear after restore

1. Check Windows Explorer - drives may be disconnected
2. Run option 4 (Full Reset) to force reconnection
3. Verify network connectivity to the server

Building

1. Install Inno Setup 6.x
2. Open NetworkDriveManager.iss
3. Compile (F9)
4. Output: Output/NetworkDriveManager.exe

Standalone PowerShell Script

For environments where Inno Setup isn't available, use:

.\NetworkDriveManager.ps1

Author

WJDT / GE Aerospace