Windows 10: Windows 10 workstation fails to connect to mapped drives

After the Windows 10 update on July 24 KB 4340917 build number 17134.191, Dell Precision 3420 computer will no longer map the network drives.

All Dell hardware drivers are up to date. When we roll back the update, drives map normally again.


Is anyone else experiencing this issue? The rest of the PCs on the network are fine after the update. Dell said it's software, specifically the Microsoft update, but didn't have any other answer besides that.

Thx

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Map Network Drive in Windows 10


thank you for doing this tutorial.
An issue that plagued us in earlier Windows still remains in 10 and I do not yet understand some of the solutions given in the superuser forum thread pasted below.
The issue is simple:
- "drives" are mapped correctly, and work well WHEN they are manually accessed.
- Windows 10 automatically disconnects the resource when not used.
- Waking or restarting/booting the mapped drive remains disconnected: no request has been made, therefore the shared resource is offline [Red X]

the solution would be something to cause the mapping to be ready/available/connected at all times except for sleep [I guess... that would be permissible to most] or 'off'. In the thread below a couple of people propose 'solutions' [despite a couple of boneheaded ideas] but these either over-reach or are limited only to solving the 'connect at startup' need.

Not solving this defeats automated routine backups [pushed from the client station in question, in this example], which can be deadly. users should not be expected to have great memories or great technical skills *Smile

what is the RIGHT step to take to make the Mapped resource "always available", with exceptions noted above?

On login, how do I get Windows to mount/connect a mapped network drive automatically? - Super User

 

Copying or moving files to and from a mapped network drive fails in Windows 10 Home

Hi Matthias,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand your concern about sharing files on network drive.

Kindly let us know if your device is connected to domain network.

If not connected I suggest you to try the below:

Make sure Network discovery is turned on and both the computer is in same home group. Steps to follow:

• Open Control Panel window
• Select Network and Sharing Center
• Select Change advanced sharing settings
• Under Network Discovery, select Turn On network discovery

Also refer to Microsoft article about: Create a shortcut to (map) a network drive

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Hope it helps. Feel free to contact us for further assistance on Windows Operating System, we will be happy to help you.