Windows 10: Network Share folder vs Mapping drives

Discus and support Network Share folder vs Mapping drives in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Difference between network shared and mapping a drive ? An explanation would be much appreciated... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by DAVID IT MICROSOFT, Mar 10, 2022.

  1. DAVID IT MICROSOFT
    DAVID IT MICROSOFT Win User

    Network Share folder vs Mapping drives


    Difference between network shared and mapping a drive ? An explanation would be much appreciated

    :)
     
    DAVID IT MICROSOFT, Mar 10, 2022
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  2. THEBLUEBUMBLEBEE
    thebluebumblebee Win User

    cannot open files on network shared drive

    Is the remote shared folder mapped? Do you have a drive letter assigned to it?
    I'd suggest calling the software developer and asking them.
     
    thebluebumblebee, Mar 10, 2022
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  3. JIZZLER
    Jizzler Win User
    cannot open files on network shared drive

    I have used a small handful of applications that just won't open a \\host\share\file.ext

    Annoying, but there may be a workaround, try mapping the share to a drive letter:

    In Explorer, Tools > Map network drive...


    Network Share folder vs Mapping drives [​IMG]


    Then choose an unused drive letter, and the shared folder.


    Network Share folder vs Mapping drives [​IMG]


    This will work for most programs as it'll see K:\kitchen.kit
     
    Jizzler, Mar 10, 2022
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  4. MANJUNATH_H
    Manjunath_H Win User

    Network Share folder vs Mapping drives

    Permission issue, shared drive Windows 10.

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We can understand your concern. However, we would need some more information regarding the issue.

    1. May I know the exact error message?
    2. Have you shared all hard drives or any particular folder within the particular hard drive?

    Since you have mentioned that you are getting error related to permission issue, please refer to the troubleshooting steps provided by “Azee N” dated June 2nd 2010 on
    Providing permission to drive and try
    providing permission to the drive.

    If the issue still persists, we would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below to re-map the drive.

    1. Disconnect the drive by right click on the drive and select disconnect (if the drive is mapped).
    2. Then re-map the drive by referring to Map a network drive
      and check if it resolves the issue.

    Regards,
     
    Manjunath_H, Mar 10, 2022
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