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Map Drive not showing on network computers.

Anonymous
2024-02-08T11:46:56+00:00

Hi,

I'm trying to add a mapped drive on a pc that we are using as a basic file server.

The pc already has shared folders which are accessible from all pc's without issue. The only reason we require the mapped drive is that one item of software is having issues without accessing a direct drive letter.

On the file server pc I have created the mapped drive and assigned the drive letter 'Y'. It appears in in file explorer under network locations as 'Y'. When I use the 'net use' command it show up with the correct drive letter and status okay.

'Connect using different credentials is un ticked.

I have enabled SMB 1 in Programs and Features.

I have gone in reg edit and added 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System' as the system folder did not exist.

In 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)' IP address and domain are set to obtain address automatically.

In File explorer, Hidden items are checked.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jon

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-02-09T08:27:54+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft support. Based on the information you have provided, it seems that the mapped drive is not showing up on the network computers. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

    1. Check if the network discovery is turned on for all the computers on the network. To do this, go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings > Turn on network discovery.
    2. Make sure that the mapped drive is shared with the correct permissions. Right-click on the mapped drive and select Properties > Sharing > Advanced Sharing > Permissions. Make sure that the appropriate users or groups have the necessary permissions to access the mapped drive.
    3. Check if the firewall is blocking the mapped drive. Make sure that the firewall is configured to allow file and printer sharing. To do this, go to Control Panel > Windows Defender Firewall > Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall > Check the box next to File and Printer Sharing.
    4. Try accessing the mapped drive using the IP address of the file server instead of the hostname. For example, instead of typing \servername\sharedfolder, try typing \192.168.1.1\sharedfolder.

    I hope these steps help you resolve the issue. Let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

    Regards,

    Karlie

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-07-03T16:07:51+00:00

    (had done the network discovery, added the registry key for command prompt-explorer linkedconnection, net use kept showing my drive connecting, disconnecting them using net use and adding them back either user Windows Explorer or the command prompt wouldn't show in the Windows Explorer, added SMB 1.0 feature on Win 11)

    I've connected another user account on the computer (admin) and it worked with that account

    Figured it wasn't admin access and probably something with that user's account

    Opened the user's ntuser.dat (registry) and deleted the content of MountPoint2 (2 locations) in the explorer section

    Rebooted; Fixed

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-21T01:40:02+00:00

    Based on my understanding, when you map a network drive on Computer A, it is a local configuration that makes the shared folder easily accessible to that specific computer by assigning it a drive letter. Mapping a network drive does not automatically make it visible or accessible to other computers on the network.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-04-23T22:46:09+00:00

    Barnsey - Were you ever able to resolve this? I too need to share an exact pathway on two LAN computers and was told to do so my mapping a new shared drive. The main file is on Computer A, so I mapped that folder on Computer B and called it "W" which I can access just fine from computer B, BUT, from computer A (where the file is actually located in C:) I cannot access it using the same pathway as the new "W" drive is not visible on Computer A.... :(

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