Windows 10: Can not reconnect network drives on startup, but can in a few moments

Something annoying, and since I have seen it for so many years I suspect there has to be a fix -

Upon starting any of the wifi laptops I almost always get the error that all networked drives couldn't reconnect. If I give it 20 seconds or so I can open Windows Explorer, click on the drive with the red "X", and it opens right up. Then I can go over to any other apps that might need access and they reconnect.

Is there a way to delay the reconnect process for a bit or any other solution to this?

Thank-you!

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could not reconnect all network drives in win. 10

could not reconnect all network drives in win. 10

 

could not reconnect all network drives in win. 10

Hi Jackie,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I will definitely assist you.


To understand the issue better, would like to know what is the make and model of the computer?

Based on the description, the issue may be due to the network driver is outdated. Let’s try the simple troubleshooting method and check if it helps to resolve the issue. Follow the below methods.

Method 1.

I would recommend you to run Network troubleshooter, it will automatically troubleshoot the network problem and check. If it helps.

• 
  Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select Control Panel.
  
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  Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the Control Panel.
  
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  Click on View all on the left navigation pane.
  
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  Click on Network troubleshooter.
  
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  Click on Advanced on the Network troubleshooter dialog box and click on Run as administrator (Enter the credentials if required).
  
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  Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the Network troubleshooter.
  

If the issue still persist try the below method.

Method 2.

I would suggest you to update network adaptor driver. Follow the below steps:

• 
  Press Windows key + X and click on
  Device manager.
  
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  Locate for Network adaptor and expand it.
  
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  Right click on the adaptor device
  and click on update.
  

Hope this helps. Post us with the status we will be glad to help you.