The local device name is already in use when accessing mapped drive after computer reboot.

techcoor 1,251 Reputation points
2021-10-22T14:20:50.693+00:00

Mapping the drive in Windows 10 can be done using either drive name or IP address. However, when the computer is rebooted can not access the drive (mapped drive shows with red X)

An Error occurred while reconnecting Z: to \MYCLOUDEX2ULTRA\Public
Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use.

Tried mapping using command prompt and command is accepted but the mapping does not show in File Explorer. ex How to map network drive using Command Prompt on Windows 10 • Pureinfotech net use Z: \vm-beta\ShareOne password /user:admin /persistent:yes

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Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-10-24T00:16:35.33+00:00

    Try 

    net use e: \\servername\sharename password /user:servername\user1 /persistent:yes

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-10-23T22:38:20.397+00:00

    Then you can do 

    net use e: \\servername\sharename /persistent:yes

    and of course use any drive letter you wanted.

    the user name and the password are asked for

    domain of workgroup? If a domain then set the user permissions on the share.

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  2. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-10-23T23:39:28.533+00:00

    Is this a domain environment? I'd check the share permissions are correct. You might also try disjoin / rejoin the domain.

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  3. techcoor 1,251 Reputation points
    2021-10-23T23:53:30.023+00:00

    Computer is not on a domain.

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  4. techcoor 1,251 Reputation points
    2021-10-24T22:58:29.893+00:00

    net use e: \servername\sharename password /user:servername\user1 /persistent:yes.
    Did not use net use * /delete so got want to overwrite the remembered connection? (Y/N) [Y] and entered Y
    On reboot get red X and window asking for password.
    Checked Remember my credentials.
    On reboot get red X and window asking for password