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Sreedhar Kadiyala
Sreedhar Kadiyala

Reputation: 11

Sharepoint Server 2010 unable to map network drive

We're having a Sharepoint Server 2010 where we used to copy the files into the server by connecting to a mapped network drive. Since few days we're unable to map the network drive. We're able to make a remote connection to the server and also able to ping and access the shared file from the server. It is an annoying situation when it is accessed through remote and network and not able to access through map network drive. Can anyone help what could be the reason?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 1069

Answers (1)

mcdikki
mcdikki

Reputation: 109

What is the exact problem with the mapping?

Didn't you find the server or does it report any error message when you try to map the drive?

First thing I would check is the mapping table.

Open a command line (cmd.exe) with admin rights and type: 

net use

That should give you a list of mapped drives. If your server is listed, delete this mapping

net use /d \\your_server\share

Now or if your share has not been listed, try to map it here

net use drive: \\your_server\share

If it works all is fine, if not, give us the error message. Often mapping problems are caused by (wins) browsing problems. Try to use 

net use drive: \\your_server_ip\share

instead of

net use drive: \\your_server_name\share

too.

If this does not work, check your firewall settings and make sure file and printer sharing is allowed and your desired Folder/drive is shared correctly.

Upvotes: 1

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