RESTORE NETWORK LOCATIONS | How to restore mapped drives with cmd | Command Prompt | FIX
Every external device on your computer uses specific network drivers. The drivers are usually mapped at startup and this makes them recognizable by your computer. But at times, there may issues when mapping the drives. If you are experiencing the could not reconnect all network drives error on your computer, there are ways to fix it.
The error mostly occurs if there’s a delay when connecting to the drive. It could also happen if an external device is defective or disconnected. You can try these six fixes to solve the error.
1. FORCE WINDOWS TO WAIT FOR NETWORK
If the error occurs because Windows was trying to map the drives before they were available, you can force Windows to wait for the network. To do this, change the local group policy.
Step 1: Press the Windows + R keys to open the dialog box.
Step 2: Type gpedit.msc in the textbox and click OK to open the Local group policy editor window.
Step 3: Click Computer configuration, tap Administrative Templates, then select System, and lastly, press Logon.
Step 4: On the right-hand pane, locate ‘Always wait for the computer startup and logon network. Right-click on it and select the Edit option.
Step 5: Select the Enabled button, then press OK and Apply.
Step 6: Restart your Computer to update the changes.
2. USE COMMAND SCRIPTS TO MAP THE DRIVES
Script:
net use [Your drive letter here]: \\[Your pah or URL here]
Example:
net use Z: \\Some location\on my pc or network
Save as .bat file type, and store at
C:\Users\[Your Windows account]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Programs\Startup
*AppData is a hidden file, to make it visible check the View tab of file explorer or watch this tutorial to make hidden files visible: • Video
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