Mapped network drives issue

Question

Windows 11 mapped network drive randomly disconnecting

Answer 1

Hello Saxton, Christina M,

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

I understand that you are experiencing issues with a mapped network drive randomly disconnecting on Windows 11.

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

1. Check the network connection: Ensure that the network connection is stable and not experiencing any interruptions. You can try pinging the server to check for any packet loss.
2. Check the power settings: Make sure that the power settings are not causing the network adapter to turn off or go to sleep. You can adjust the power settings by going to Control Panel > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Network adapter settings.
3. Update network drivers: Ensure that the network drivers are up to date. You can check for updates by going to Device Manager > Network adapters > Right-click on the network adapter > Update driver.
4. Disable firewall: Temporarily disable your firewall to see if it is causing the issue.
5. Re-map the network drive: Try re-mapping the network drive to see if that resolves the issue.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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Answer 2

I suggest to remove and set new credentials using the Windows Credential Manager. See if it helps.