"the local device name is already in use" after hibernation


  1. Posts : 14
    Win7 Pro x64 / WinXP x32
       #1

    "the local device name is already in use" after hibernation


    Hi there,

    I'm using a Netgear WNR3500L router with an external harddrive connected to it, which serves the network with the shares via SMB. I mapped them as network drives X:\ and Y:\ on my Windows 7 Pro x64 and they work fine. Unfortunately, after restarting the computer after hibernation, I get the following error message in every Explorer-window that had one of the drives open at the time of the hibernation:



    After clicking OK on every one of them, a simple F5 will show the contents again.

    My question is: Why does that happen and more importantly, how do I stop it?

    TIA
    SoWhy
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  2. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #2

    Hello,

    Please check the setting of the NAS and see if it set to Auto or On. I have mine set to On all the time.

    Also, from your computer see if disabling the Hybernation helps.
    Hibernate - Enable or Disable
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  3. Posts : 14
    Win7 Pro x64 / WinXP x32
    Thread Starter
       #3

    The router shares the drives all the time since it serves multiple devices.

    Disabling hibernation probably works but I don't want to do that because I use it instead of shutting down my PC most of the time. That solution would probably be throwing out the baby with the bath water
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  4. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #4

    When you mapped the network drive, can you pls verify if the Reconnect at Logon box is checked? You may disconnect one network drive then re-map it again.
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  5. Posts : 14
    Win7 Pro x64 / WinXP x32
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Yes, I checked that box
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  6. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #6

    What is the Make and Model of the NAS?

    Another thing that you may try is...disabling the Power Save Mode of the network adapter from Device Manager.
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  7. Posts : 14
    Win7 Pro x64 / WinXP x32
    Thread Starter
       #7

    It's a Netgear WNR3500L as said above.

    Okay, I'll try that
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