Mapped Drive Issue after update!

Question

Hello,

Network drives on some computers disconnect after upgrading to Windows 11. Users must restart their computer to fix the issue. We have a firewall rule that restricts SMB traffic to the domain profile only.

Any Help from you would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Paul.

Answer 1

Hello

This issue may be related to the firewall rule that restricts SMB traffic to the domain profile only.

To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

1. Check if the network drives are mapped correctly. You can do this by opening File Explorer and checking if the network drives are listed under "This PC".
2. Check if the network drives are set to reconnect at logon. You can do this by right-clicking on the network drive and selecting "Properties". Under the "General" tab, make sure the "Reconnect at logon" option is checked.
3. Check if the firewall rule is causing the issue. You can do this by temporarily disabling the firewall rule and checking if the network drives stay connected. If the network drives stay connected, you may need to modify the firewall rule to allow SMB traffic for all profiles.
4. If the issue persists, you can try resetting the network settings on the affected computers. You can do this by opening the Settings app, selecting "Network & internet", and clicking on "Network reset".

Best Regards,

Hania Lian

Answer 2

Hi Paul,

Please refer an article mentioned below and follow a troubleshooting with Method 2 accordingly.

ACCESS DIFFERENT WINDOWS MACHINE(S) ON A SAME NETWORK | TROUBLESHOOT - Microsoft Community

If the above-mentioned article resolves your issues with Drive Mapping, please do not forget to upvote.

Sincerely,

CK