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ndunlavey
Feb 04, 2022Aspirant
Cannot access ReadyNAS Duo from Windows 11
Since I upgraed to Windows 11 I cannot access my ReadyNAS Duo from Windows. If I try to open a mapped share in File Explorer I get an error: --------------------------- Restoring Network Connectio...
- Feb 04, 2022
ndunlavey wrote:
An error occurred while reconnecting U: to
\\henrietta\userdocs
Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use.What happens if you run CMD and enter
net use * /delete /y net use U: \\henrietta\userdocs
Be careful on the typing, especially the two different slash directions.
If that fails the same way, try
net use * /delete /y net use U: \\henrietta\userdocs /user:admin nas-admin-password
useing the real NAD admin password of course.
StephenB
Feb 04, 2022Guru - Experienced User
ndunlavey wrote:
An error occurred while reconnecting U: to
\\henrietta\userdocs
Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use.
What happens if you run CMD and enter
net use * /delete /y net use U: \\henrietta\userdocs
Be careful on the typing, especially the two different slash directions.
If that fails the same way, try
net use * /delete /y net use U: \\henrietta\userdocs /user:admin nas-admin-password
useing the real NAD admin password of course.
ndunlavey
Feb 04, 2022Aspirant
Oh, wow! Yes, that (the first option) has fixed it - thanks so much, Stephen :)
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