Windows 10: How disable file indexing on a mapped drive?

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  1. AARON KROMPART
    Aaron Krompart Win User

    How disable file indexing on a mapped drive?


    When I disable indexing with the check box in properties of the mapped drive it enables again shortly after. How can I make it permanent?

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    Aaron Krompart, Jun 23, 2023
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  2. C.R.AKITA
    C.R.Akita Win User

    mapped drive not indexed

    I would like to include a mapped drive in my documents library. I can not do so until it is indexed. I'd greatly appreciate it if someone would tell me how to enable indexing for a mapped drive.

    Thanks!
     
    C.R.Akita, Jun 23, 2023
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  3. RACHELLE GRA
    Rachelle Gra Win User
    indexing of files

    Hi,

    Indexing helps you speed up file searches. However, if you would like to have it turned off, you may follow these steps:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Right-click on one of your system drives.
    • Select Properties.
    • On the General tab, uncheck Allow files on this drive to have contents indexed in addition to file properties.
    • Click Apply > select where you want to apply the changes >
      OK      .

    Feel free to post back should you need further assistance.
     
    Rachelle Gra, Jun 23, 2023
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  4. FATPAT
    fatpat Win User

    How disable file indexing on a mapped drive?

    Mapped Drives Issues

    To clarify .... the issue is the Windows 10 OS. It is with Windows File Explorer. The Mapped drives used to appear in File Explorer's left panel list of drives and folders. Two days ago File explorer stopped show the mapped drives. so not they don;t appear in the list of Drives and folders.

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    I did, it has no effect. I also check the NAS devices they support SMB 2.0. Also I have several other computers on my home network they work fine with the mapped drives and They do not have SMB 1 turned on. So it is something that happened to the computer in question.
     
    fatpat, Jun 23, 2023
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