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How to fix issues connecting to network share folders
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L Robbins
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Since a an update two months ago, I have lost connection to mapped network share folders and I am not able to re-map them. I have have tried Microsoft chat support four times and cant seem to get the help that I need. The last rep that I spoke to said its a known issue for some windows 11 pro devices with no ETA on resolution. Its been two months...This problem affects my ability to work. I needa fix.HELP!!!
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
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Charles Holdaway 50 Reputation points2026-02-27T12:02:51.54+00:00 I imagine there are countless people who have wasted vast amounts of time fighting the network mapping, and numerous other battles, with Windows 11. Microsoft engineers better get their act together quickly, or the world will soon be using only Apple and Unix. I cringe every time another "update" is forced upon us, because it usually means that things that used to work stop working, and it becomes necessary to relearn the details of the operating system. Just keep it simple and reliable, and don't change it! We don't need this constant change (unless you are trying to correct bugs that have slipped out the door in a rush to sell us new bells and whistles that we will never need). Your reps, virtual assistants, and online help are a joke. They have never solved any problem, and at best just state the obvious, like "Check to make sure the power cord is plugged in."
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CK Wong 5 Reputation points2026-03-11T11:15:52.5966667+00:00 I tried all and it still doesn't work. Have anyone found a solution yet?
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Minu Shah 5 Reputation points2026-03-11T14:11:45.3166667+00:00 Was this ever solved? Or Microsoft has ignored this and never solved it?
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Clinton Oberholster 0 Reputation points2026-03-12T07:17:12.7866667+00:00 It appears that previous settings related to sharing and discoverability were reset by the update(s). Check the post below for a reminder where to check these settings and correct the problems. I had this issue for a week and had totally forgotten that the settings under "Advanced sharing settings" even exist. After adjusting these settings back to where I previously had them my network shares are connecting as expected again.
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EvansWP 0 Reputation points2026-07-31T06:18:52.1833333+00:00 Doesn't work. "Disconnect" is not one of the possible options.
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EvansWP 0 Reputation points
2026-07-31T06:23:03.7+00:00 I've given up. I just use a USB drive to copy or move files between computers at my office now. It is a hassle, but not nearly as much hassle as trying endless recommendations that not only don't work, but can't even be tried because the menus that one gets are ever have the menu items that the suggestion thinks you will get. I upgraded my one PC to 11, and now, it will not connect with any of our other PCs, so we will not upgrade any more of our PCs to 11.
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