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Net use to get admin access in Windows not working
I used to be able to map the root directory of a ReadyNAS using the NET USE \\ip\c user:admin command, but for some reason,that no longer works. Is there a new way?
rjwerth wrote:
I'm trying to see the root directory that has the apps directory and whatnot on my Windows machine so I can delete some things out of Plex. I've done it before but can't seem to get there from here now.
Then you want to look at \\nasname\volumename\.apps
You mount the data volume with admin credentials. .apps is a hidden folder - you can still enter it manually in the file explorer address bar, or if you prefer, enable viewing of hidden files in file explorer first.
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The correct syntax is
net use d: \\ip\c /user:admin nasadminpassword
where
d is the drive letter you want to map to
ip is the ip address of the nas
nasadminpassword is the admin password of the nas.
It is often necessary to disconnect any existing sessions to the NAS first. You can do that by entering
net use * /delete
The command above disconnects all open sessions (to all devices).
Yes, indeed. I was hasty writing my OP and left stuff out but not in real life.
I keep getting "System Error 53 has occured. The network path was not found."
Tried 2 different machines. No go. I can map to the data folder that way....but that does me no good of course.
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