Search, Windows Explorer and More in Windows Vista - Subst

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\windows\system32\subst.exe

Create a new drive letter that is linked to a folder on your hard disk.

To open

Command Prompt -> subst

Usage

  subst [drive:] [path | /d ]

Description

Subst is a neat little utility that creates a new drive letter and actively links it to an existing folder on your hard disk. For example, type:

  subst z: c:\opera\Cecilia Bartoli

to create a new drive letter, z:, and link it to the folder c:\opera\Cecilia Bartoli. When you open drive z: in Explorer, you'll see the contents of the linked folder. This is very useful if you access a particular folder frequently but find Windows shortcuts too limiting. For example, a drive created with Subst allows you to access a file in the folder, like this: z:\ Se mai senti.mp3. To disconnect a Subst'd drive, type:

  subst z: /d

Notes

• Any drive letters created with Subst are forgotten when the computer shuts down.

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