Windows 10: NAS seen as folder not drive

Discus and support NAS seen as folder not drive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am unable to use my NAS as backup as I cannot map as drive. Trying to use IP address with drive mapping, it cannot be found. New router, both plugged... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by tlfmd, Mar 20, 2020.

  1. tlfmd Win User

    NAS seen as folder not drive


    I am unable to use my NAS as backup as I cannot map as drive.
    Trying to use IP address with drive mapping, it cannot be found.
    New router, both plugged into it.
    NAS is listed under files under "this pc" and contained files are accessible.
    help.

    :)
     
    tlfmd, Mar 20, 2020
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  2. sygnus21 Win User

    NAS seen as folder not drive

    Yeah, my 4-bay WD My Cloud Pro is connected to my router via Cat5E. Here I've mapped 5 folders....

    NAS seen as folder not drive [​IMG]


    @tlfmd, "If" you can see the NAS in Network locations you can open Run and type the name of your NAS (as seen in the network) proceeded by double back slashers. Example "\\mycloudpr4100" (without quote marks) and click OK. This will show you all the folders on the NAS drive....

    NAS seen as folder not drive [​IMG]


    Simply right click a folder and map it.

    That said, can you post an image of Windows Explorer showing the NAS as a folder...

     
    sygnus21, Mar 20, 2020
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  3. Berton Win User
    NAS seen as folder not drive

    I have 2 x 2TB WDC My Cloud NAS drives connected to my Router. They are seen in Network in File Explorer but I Map the Public folder on them. And I can do it from any Wired or Wireless/Wi-Fi computer, but they are only for storage, no program installed for use. I can save files to them from within programs but haven't checked for doing backups to them, main use is simply to save and access downloads.

    NAS seen as folder not drive [​IMG]
     
    Berton, Mar 20, 2020
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  4. tlfmd Win User

    NAS seen as folder not drive

    NAS seen as folder not drive

    NAS is seen as folder not as drive.
    Attempt to use IP address to search will not find.
    It is connected to the same (new) router, one with multiple RJ-45 ports
     
    tlfmd, Mar 20, 2020
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