Auto mount time capsule HD on desktop

don't think there is one, but you can check system pane/accounts/login items

Sorry I don't have the answer (have to manually mount it or add to login items) but I'd like to know if there is a way too. It doesn't make sense to me that it wouldn't do this automatically. Can you check to see if your daughter's Mac has it in login items? Or perhaps a script she wrote?

I believe you need to set Finder Preferences to show Connected servers.

Fletch

Someone suggested that the TC drive can be permanently mounted by going to the finder, and clicking "Connect to a Server" in the "Go" menu, enter the TC's IP address, and it should mount. I just tried that now, and it mounted successfully, but im not sure if it was permanent as I have yet to restart. Ill see if it worked tomorrow.

Assuming you are on 10.4, you are looking for software called Airport Disk Utility. Its included on the disk that comes with your TC. Here's an overview:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1331

Yes, set your Finder Preferences to show Connected servers and it should now mount.

"GO" > "Connect to Server" > click "Browse".

Select your TIme Capsule drive and enter the password. Drive now mounts.

When I type in both the IP address manually and click Browse, nothing comes up. Browse finds nothing, typing in manually says The Server may not exist at this time or is not operational at this time.