owncloud / owncloud/client

Drive letter mapping

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Feature description

The ownCloud folder should be able to be mapped as a drive letter, like Google Drive does.

Proposed solution

Add a setting that allows you to map ownCloud as a drive instead of only as a folder:
See the attached screenshot of Google Drive as an example.

Alternative solutions you considered

Considered using subst o: c:\path\to\owncloud in Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run but that doesn't allow for a custom icon and name like Google Drive does.

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Research direction

The issue proposes a Windows-specific setting that maps the ownCloud folder to a drive letter, with a custom name and icon like Google Drive. Start by reviewing the desktop client’s Windows integration and configuration areas; done means users can configure the mapping and see the requested drive presentation.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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