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How to connect Windows 11 to a network drive

Anonymous
2025-01-18T23:58:04+00:00

Hello.

I have just updated my computer to Windows 11. I have a Truenas computer on my network as a NAS. I had no problems connecting to it before. Now I can see it on the network but any time I try to open it or to map the network drive I get "Windows cannot access \TRUENAS with an error code 0x80070035

I have 2 other computers connected to this NAS and both of those can access it no problem.

Thanks for any help!

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-21T06:32:51+00:00

    Hello

    Thank you for posting in the Microsoft community forum.

    Based on the description, I understand that your question is related to connect Windows 11 to a network drive.

    This issue is commonly related to network settings or sharing configurations, especially in Windows 11. Here are several methods to try to resolve it:

    1. Check Network Discovery Settings:

    Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Ethernet or Wi-Fi → Network and Sharing Center.

    Under "Advanced sharing settings," make sure that "Network discovery" and "File and printer sharing" are turned on.

    1. Enable SMB 1.0 Support: Windows 11 disables SMB 1.0 by default. Some NAS devices (like TrueNAS) may still use SMB 1.0. You can try enabling it:

    Open Control Panel → Programs → Turn Windows features on or off.

    Check SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support, then click OK.

    1. Check Firewall Settings: Sometimes, the Windows firewall may block connections to the NAS. Try temporarily disabling the firewall:

    Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Windows Security → Firewall & Network Protection, and turn off the firewall for testing.

    1. Access NAS Using IP Address:

    DNS resolution issues might prevent accessing by the device name. Try using the NAS's IP address instead: \<NAS_IP_address>.

    1. Verify User Permissions and Share Settings:

    Make sure that the shared folder permissions on TrueNAS are configured correctly and that there are no access control issues.

    1. Update Network Adapter Drivers:

    Ensure your computer’s network adapter drivers are up to date, as outdated drivers can sometimes cause connectivity issues.

    If none of these steps work, you can investigate compatibility settings between TrueNAS and Windows 11 or examine logs for further issues.

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