When I start my computer each day, I have to open file explorer and click on each one of my mapped drives before im able to open up any files in those mapped drives. The drives have a red x on them untill I click on each one. Is there a fix for this?
Im using Windows 10 (Version 1903 (OS Build 18362.418)). Thanks.
Not enough information given. How are the mapped drives connected? Are they NAS drives connected to a Router? Or are they connected in or to other computers? Are they also being turned off at the same time as your as your computer? Or are they on a server-based network?
If they were mapped via cmdline you need /presistant so they reconnect
Here is one trick from ms.technet forums (to avoid editing the registry, or GP):
Actually, if you are a Windows 10 user (this might apply to Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 as well), the best way to address this issue is to simply create the network shares and assign drive letters as normal and THEN temporarily right click on the drive (make sure it is connected first) and then right-click the mapped drive and select "ALWAYS AVAILABLE OFFLINE." Let Windows start to index and then cancel after a second or two. Now, simply right-click on the same mapped drive and uncheck "ALWAYS AVAILABLE OFFLINE." Let it complete and then reboot. VOILA!! Problem solved. The mapped drives with red "X's" are gone and there is no need to click on each drive to reconnect them anymore. Your welcome!! :) No need to edit registries or use scripts.
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