My desktop is Windows 7... the HTPC is OpenElec. When I right click MyComputer, Map Drive is not an option like it should be. It's weird. I also tried modifying the HOST file as noted above. It took a bit because of UAC and all that, but once I was able to do it, it consistently knocked the router out. I'd maintain connection to the router, but the router lost the internet. I remove the line from the HOST file, everything's fine. I triple checked this several times.
At this point... it's not worth wasting anymore of your guys' time. I can just type it in.