Windows 10: Mapped Drive not remembering server credentials

Discus and support Mapped Drive not remembering server credentials in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a mapped drive point to a static IP address for a server to enable file access when offsite. I am trying to set up a new surface pro 4 using... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JesseM1981, Jan 15, 2019.

  1. Mapped Drive not remembering server credentials


    I have a mapped drive point to a static IP address for a server to enable file access when offsite. I am trying to set up a new surface pro 4 using windows 10 pro build 1803 and it keeps asking for credentials everytime i log out and in on the SP4. I mapped it in file explorer using \\xx.xx.xxx.xxx\folder and have checked the box for save these credentials. I have ensured that in credential manager it is saved correctly but everytime i log back in it disconnects the drive and prompts me for the PIN from windows setup (which we don't use and our server does not recognize). The other challenge is that the username to access the server is different from the MS account user name to log into windows.


    I have other SP4s with the mapped drive and it does not disconnect at log-off/log-on and they are running the same version of windows.


    any help as to what i missed in mapping the drive?

    :)
     
    JesseM1981, Jan 15, 2019
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  2. Allan Mej Win User

    Saving credentials in network mapped drive

    Hi Richard,

    Credential Manager allows you to save and manage web and Windows credentials for circumstances like network drive mapping. If you have trouble logging in credentials every time you save/open/copy/edit files, kindly try these following methods:

    Methods 1: Managing Credentials

    • On the search box, search and open Credential Manager.
    • Click Windows Credentials and select Add a Windows Credential.
    • Fill in the required information and click OK.

    Method 2: Allowing reconnection at log on.

    • Open the File Explorer and select This PC.
    • Click Computer beside File tab on the upper-right corner and click Map network drive.
    • Browse to the drive that you want to remember your credentials and check
      Reconnect at sign-in.
    • Click Finish.

      Note: If reconnect at sign-in does not work, try re-mapping the drive.

    Also, if your PCs are not up-to-date, we recommend updating them because these issues may happen because of some bugs on Windows, and an updated PC may address this kind of issues.

    Let us know how things go.

    Regards.
     
    Allan Mej, Jan 15, 2019
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  3. Ryan Fra Win User
    Windows Network Credentials

    Hi Keith,

    We suggest that you disable Credential Manager before mapping your Drives. Please follow these steps to disable Credential Manager:

    • In the search box type “Services
    • Right click on “Services” and select “Run as Administrator
    • In the Services Window, look for Credential Manager Service and click “Stop”.
    • Restart the computer and go back the Credential Manager Service and set it to “Automatic”.
    • Restart the computer again.

    Please keep us updated if you were able to map your drives.
     
    Ryan Fra, Jan 15, 2019
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  4. bro67 Win User

    Mapped Drive not remembering server credentials

    Can't map drive, says the resource is already in use with this user


    First off, use "net use /d * /y" to clean up the old connections. Then the following: Windows 10. To remove previously cached/saved credentials on your workstation using the Windows Credential Manager under Windows 10, perform the following steps: Press the Windows key on the keyboard or click the Windows Start icon. Start typing Credential Manager, and select the Credential Manager icon.

    Also make sure to restart smbd and nmbd on the Linux Server, by using "sudo /etc/init.d/smbd restart" and "sudo /etc/init.d/nmbd restart".

    I would suggest looking up how to use Net Login scripts to automatically map and mount the share when you log into windows.
     
    bro67, Jan 15, 2019
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