Solved Mapped drives wont load on startup

[bigbwb]

Hey folks,
Been researching all sorts of options but unable to find one that works. I have a synology NAS connected to a HP desktop and I recently installed a new Samsung SSD running Windows 7. Since doing so, the OS now loads so fast that the mapped drives do not load in time for my XBMC software to recognize the folders.
The mapped drives show the red X and once you click on them once, they load and open just fine. After a reboot, same Red X. I need the mapped drives to load immediately after a reboot being my XBMC software (for video playback) is in a startup folder and loads each time the pc is restarted.

I tried various things I found online but none worked. I am lost when it comes to batch files and from my understanding, this might be an option if someone is willing to walk me through creating one

Thanks!
Brandon

 

[bigbwb]

One more unusual item I forget to mention......
I have 3 mapped drives on my PC, all to the same exact NAS, but different folders on it.
1 out of the 3 mapped drives(folders) loads perfectly every time Windows 7 is restarted etc. The other 2 give me the red X? I tried disconnecting and remapping the other 2 with no success.

 

[bigbwb]

anyone? I have spend all afternoon trying various "fixes" found on the web and in this forum and not a single one worked

 

[IvanS]

How did you map your folder?

 

[bigbwb]

How did you map your folder?

I used windows explorer to map drive by picking a letter (W) and pointing it to the folder on my NAS. Sorry if I was too vague. I appreciate any feedback!

 

[IvanS]

Try to use cmd
Net use w: \\host\sharedfolder /persistent:Yes

Don't know if there is any difference if using cmd instead of Windows explorer

 

[IvanS]

Now it comes in my mind. Maybe to try use some batch file to do that initial step for making you network drive available.
Something like to create txt file and delete it when your Windows starts.

 

[bigbwb]

I believe I tried the net use command yesterday and the results were that the Mapped drives were being shown as "remembered". I can try it again but it seems as if windows sees and remembers them each time.

Regarding the batch file....this is where you lose me, ha! I know just a little about creating one but not enough to likely accomplish the fix.

Let me know your thoughts....and thank you again for taking the time.

 

[IvanS]

if exist z:\ (
net use z: /delete
)
net use z: \\path

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Try to combine with your scenario.

 

[IvanS]

Same problem here
Automatically restore windows network drive (red "X") via batch file - Server Fault

One more interesting code you could try
net use Z:
if %errorlevel% EQU 0 net use Z: /delete
net use Z: \\path

 

[bigbwb]

So the above codes would be just run once in a command prompt? Exactly how you listed them (but substituting in my drive letter etc)?

 

[IvanS]

To make batch file create new txt document. Write code you need inside that document and then go to file save as. When saving use quota marks like "test.bat" and confirm to save. Now you have batch file.

To make that file run on Windows boot do necessary steps
To run a batch file at start up: start >> all programs >> right-click startup >> open >> right click batch file >> create shortcut >> drag shortcut to startup folder.

And yes, change drive letter and path according to your needs

 

[torchwood]

services

Is XBMC loading at start-up (immediate) or Delayed/manual.
you can check via
Controlpanel>admin tools>Services>XBMC

Roy

 

[bigbwb]

Is XBMC loading at start-up (immediate) or Delayed/manual.
you can check via
Controlpanel>admin tools>Services>XBMC

Roy

Nothing regarding xbmc or Kodi is mentioned under that list? I have a XBMC/Kodi shortcut placed in my startup folder.

 

[bigbwb]

To make batch file create new txt document. Write code you need inside that document and then go to file save as. When saving use quota marks like "test.bat" and confirm to save. Now you have batch file.

To make that file run on Windows boot do necessary steps
To run a batch file at start up: start >> all programs >> right-click startup >> open >> right click batch file >> create shortcut >> drag shortcut to startup folder.

And yes, change drive letter and path according to your needs

So I tried creating the batch file....
net use V:
if %errorlevel% EQU 0 net use V: /delete
net use V: \\synologynas\movies
(with V being the mapped drive and synologynas\movies being the folder location)
I saved it as you mentioned and all that happened is that the mapped drive was gone after a restart?

 

[torchwood]

process monitor

Have a look at this post,
windows - How can I analyze performance issues before/during the logon process? - Super User
and adapt as neccessary.

Roy

 

[bigbwb]

Well guys after much frustration, I just upgraded to Windows 10. The mapped drives work perfectly now! Problem solved