Net use error: network connection could not be found

Situation: The File Explorer shows “Disconnected Network Drive (Z:)” with red forever. Net use Z: /delete gets an error The network connection could not be found.

Resolution 1: Remove it by using a scheduled task, for example open an elevated CMD prompt and type the following:

If you wish it to run at 13:00 (1:00 PM) and the drive letter to remove is “Z:”

AT 13:00 NET USE Z: /DELETE /Y

Open explorer and you will see the drive letter is now removed.

Resolution 2: create and run a batch file, for example del.bat including these commands:
net use * /delete /y
taskkill /f /IM explorer.exe
explorer.exe

Note: substitute your own net use [Z]: /delete command for specific mapped drive letters on Z.

Resolution 3: Use registry Editor.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Network

Now remove the letter you want in this case Z, and restart the computer. issue is fixed.

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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