Windows 10: NAS stopped appearing as Computer in File Explorer

I recently added a Synology DS220+ to my network. From my main PC I could see the NAS as a "Computer" and so could expand to see folders as with any other PC on the network. I was using file explorer to transfer some files to the NAS when the process hung. Now I cannot see the NAS as a computer but only as an "Other Device" so can open its web page but cannot view folders. I can access one folder that I had already mapped as a drive but no others. Another NAS on the network WD Mycloud does appear both as Storage and as a Computer so I can expand to see folders. I can see the DS220 as a

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NAS not appearing under Network in File Explorer - Automating the Fix


I have been having issues with my WD MyCloud NAS not showing up under Network on the left navigation pane of File Explorer. I am able to access the NAS by entering the host name (\\WDMYCLOUD) in the address bar in File Explorer. I was able to find a solution that fixes this and makes my NAS appear in Network as expected. The solution involved running Command Prompt as Admin, executing some commands, then restarting the computer.

What I would like to do is automate this process by creating a batch file that will:

1. Open Command Prompt as Admin
2. Automatically enter specific commands
3. Close Command Prompt
4. Restart the computer

The problem is I don't know anything about how to code batch files in order to accomplish this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Network attached storage (NAS)

OKAY... I get the laptop thru all the updates by using the troubleshooter. Now I still cannot see my NAS in file explorer BUT there is one file listed in quick access that is on the NAS. If I open file location I can see everything on the NAS (WOOHOO)
but if I close file explorer and reopen it the NAS does not appear(?).

I am sure there is a small tweak that needs to be made but at least if I don't loose the quick access I will be able to access my files.

One step forward!!!!

Thanks,

Len

p.s. still working on the desktop

 

Synology NAS drive dosen't appear in Explorer

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. I understand that the Synology NAS drive doesn't appear in File Explorer.

I suggest that you post this query in our dedicated TechNet Forum
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