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theonlyjustin
Aug 03, 2015Initiate
WINDOWS 10 - ReadyNAS Remote not connecting
Initialization Failed.
For more information, please visit:
http://readynas.com/remote
Error Code: -3
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Since updat...
mdgm-ntgr
Aug 03, 2015NETGEAR Employee Retired
So you are using ReadyNAS Remote? Is this with your ReadyNAS 104?
You should be using ReadyCloud with your 104 now, not ReadyNAS Remote. See http://readycloud.netgear.com
BSI
Aug 04, 2015Tutor
I have the same issue with Readynas Remote to my NV+.
It did work fine before the upgrade to Windows 10
- JennCAug 04, 2015NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi theonlyjustin and BSI,
For ReadyNAS OS6 units, you should be using ReadyCloud. See ReadyCloud App BETA for Win 10 compatible.
As for ReadyNAS NV+ since it cannot use ReadyCloud, try running the ReadyNAS Remote in compatiblity mode on your Windows 10. Simply right click the ReadyNAS Remote icon then click Properties, then Compatibility tab. Select "Run this program in compatiblity mode for:" select the previous Windows version you were using with it.
Hope this helps and we look forward to your update.
Regards,
- jlopezyoAug 05, 2015Tutor
Hi I'm having the same issue, I upgrade my PC to Windows 10 and Readynas remote stoped working, I already try to use the compatibility mode but didn't work,
I think Netgear should do a newer version for the Readynas connect, I have a Readynas DUO and will be no update to the OS6 for this "old" devices.
JL
- kabellAug 05, 2015Aspirant
The same issue for me. Please a never version asap.
I've just updatet my Lenovo and my Dell from Windows 8.1 Update to Windows 10. There have never been problems connecting.
But now "initialization fails -3". Have tried to uninstall and reinstall the application ReadyNasRemoteSetup.exe (newest version 1.6.5.26) and tried older versions too. The same issue. Have also disconnected and reconnecte the Leaf adapter. No result.
The problem is only comming from the ReadyNasRemote software. (Gives a message by installation: Error opening file for writing: C:\windows\system32\drivers\npf.sys)
Do anyone have any suggestions - I would think, that we not the only one with that problem. (Look for me like the problems for some people after win 8 and 8.1 described other discussions)
- jcaleyOct 09, 2015Aspirant
The solution provided to the OP is the wrong solution. The OP should be directed to https://community.netgear.com/t5/Legacy-NETGEAR-and-Partners-Add/ReadyNAS-Remote-Windows-App-Beta-1-7-6-27/m-p/970692/highlight/false#M14046 which worked for me and others
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