Windows 10: Cannot see network drives in Windows Explorer

Discus and support Cannot see network drives in Windows Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a Surface 4 Pro with Windows 10. I have two DLink NAS drives and in my old PC when I looked in Windows Explorer/Network I could see them and map... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Larry Gru, Dec 31, 2018.

  1. LARRY GRU
    Larry Gru Win User

    Cannot see network drives in Windows Explorer


    I have a Surface 4 Pro with Windows 10.
    I have two DLink NAS drives and in my old PC when I looked in Windows Explorer/Network I could see them and map them to a drive.

    Now when I look in Network in Windows Explorer I can only see printers and routers but no NAS units.
    When I click on Map network drive and click browse I only see "Network" and no further detail when I double click on it. The drives are connected and working and are in the same workgroup as my PC. I can access the NAS web portal through Microsoft Edge by typing in the LAN IP address but can't seem to get my Surface to see them via Windows Explorer.


    Any help gratefully received.


    Gerard

    :)
     
    Larry Gru, Dec 31, 2018
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 10, 2020
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  3. ATHLON2K15
    Athlon2K15 Win User
    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    are you running IE7? if not that wouold be my first suggestion,upgrade to ie7 that can fix some stability issues with windows explorer
     
    Athlon2K15, Jan 10, 2020
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  4. FRN747
    Frn747 Win User

    Cannot see network drives in Windows Explorer

    Network drive not showing in elevated apps


    Hi everybody,

    I am using W10 Home and I have just done a clean install and I am in the process of customizing the system to my needs.

    The problem I step into is this:
    I connected a new network drive from within Windows Explorer and if I open:
    - Command prompt window: Drive exist and it is listed by NET USE
    - Admin command prompt window: Drive DOESN'T exist and it is NOT listed by NET USE

    I also use FreeCommander. When I launch it the UAC asks for my confirmation and the network drive doesn't show either.

    I know it sounds stupid but I can't figure out what happens... *Confused

    Thanks!
     
    Frn747, Jan 10, 2020
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