A device attached to the system is not functioning even after windows reinstall

Haunted 1 Reputation point
2021-10-17T09:21:34.507+00:00

I keep getting this message every time I try and connect to a network drive even after I reinstall windows and unplug literally everything. I checked device manager and nothing has a problem over there since I downloaded all the drivers. I got this message after my hard drive literally died on me but I took it out and replaced it. I've reinstalled windows at least 10 times and somehow there's still a device that isn't functioning.

Edit: The error only shows up when I try to connect directly to the network drive using the IP in explorer. It doesn't have a problem with connecting to network drives that show up in the menu. Only problem is these drives don't show up in the GUI.

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  1. Docs 15,761 Reputation points
    2021-10-19T09:01:02.07+00:00

    Please start from ground zero:

    a) test the hardware using dell diagnostics long test > post images of the tests performed with results
    b) make a new bootable windows 10 iso
    c) perform a clean install WIndows 10
    d) install no drivers, or applications
    e) run the computer with Microsoft default drivers

    Report any problems into this thread.

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  2. Pau 1 Reputation point
    2022-08-31T07:45:20.197+00:00

    Has this problem been solved in the end? I'm having the same problem now on Windows 10 trying to map a network drive.

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