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2.4. The network folder specified is currently mapped using a different user name and password first disconnect any existing mapping to this network share

The network folder specified is currently mapped using a different user name and password first disconnect any existing mapping to this network share

Method1:

Step1: Locate if there are any shared networks available from the command line using the 
command: net use and locate the shared folders

Step2: If you locate the shared file then delete it by using the following 
command: net use* /delete

Note: If you unable to locate any shared folder paths and if the issue persists then try to fix the issue using method2


Method2:

 Step1: Open àFile explorer à check for network connections.

If you locate anything shared drive there delete it by using following the path:

C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts


Step2: Now try again to set up the network drive again it will work.


Method3:

Once after trying to map the drive if you are using it for different users and trying to logging using different credentials earlier.

Now try connecting to it directly.


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