local device name is already in use- W2K w/mapped XP drive

[Sean]

Error occurred while reconnecting [] to []
the local device name is already in use
the connection was not restored

I get this intermittent error when saving files via some applications from a
Win2k machine to a mapped drive (on an XP Pro machine). The mapped XP drive
in question also tends to appear offline (red x) but is always available if
you click it to use it. I seem to be unable to change the permissions in XP
like I can in Win2k, as I was hoping that would help. Ideas please?

Sean

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

quoted form http://www.ChicagoTech.net
Why some mapped network drives show a red x

SYMPTOMS: You find that the network drive mapping may be disconnected after
15 minutes of inactivity and Windows Explorer may display a red "X" on the
icon of the mapped drive. However, if you double-click it reconnects
quickly.

RESOLUTION: by default, idle connections will be dropped after 15 minutes.
To modify idle time, at a command prompt using net config server
/autodisconnect: minutes. For example, to set the Autodisconnect value to
30 minutes, you would run the following command line: net config server
/autodisconnect:30. If you would like to turn Autodisconnect off, do net
config server /autodisconnect:-1.
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[Sean]

Thanks, I understand that - found it in MS support as well. However, the
problem persists. It doesn't wait 15 minutes, and the red "x" stays visible
even as you access and browse the drive. (Win2k browsing mapped XP drives)
I have checked the parameter and changed it to 60 as a test, but no
improvement. Any further ideas?

TY,

Sean

quoted form http://www.ChicagoTech.net
Why some mapped network drives show a red x

SYMPTOMS: You find that the network drive mapping may be disconnected after
15 minutes of inactivity and Windows Explorer may display a red "X" on the
icon of the mapped drive. However, if you double-click it reconnects
quickly.

RESOLUTION: by default, idle connections will be dropped after 15 minutes.
To modify idle time, at a command prompt using net config server
/autodisconnect: minutes. For example, to set the Autodisconnect value to
30 minutes, you would run the following command line: net config server
/autodisconnect:30. If you would like to turn Autodisconnect off, do net
config server /autodisconnect:-1.
--
For more and other information, go to http://www.ChicagoTech.net


Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN, Anti-Virus, Tips & Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

Error occurred while reconnecting [] to []
the local device name is already in use
the connection was not restored

I get this intermittent error when saving files via some applications

from

a
Win2k machine to a mapped drive (on an XP Pro machine). The mapped XP drive
in question also tends to appear offline (red x) but is always available if
you click it to use it. I seem to be unable to change the permissions

in

XP
like I can in Win2k, as I was hoping that would help. Ideas please?

Sean