Mapping drives in XP on Win2003

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I have just installed a WIndows 2003 network (2003 server
with XP desktops). Then I mapped 4 drivers to all
workstations (they map fine), when you restart the
desktops the first 3 map fine and the last drive has
the "Red X" over it (and the message that not all netowrk
drives were mapped" on the task bar). BUT if you click on
the drive (or a program trys to access it) it really is
connected? Anyone every seen this, if so, how do I
correct?

Thanks,
Greg
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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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I have the same problem in XPpro after re-booting (using Win2000 server mapped drive).

I have to click on the mapped drives (ALL OF THEM) in order for any application to use them.



----- Greg wrote: -----

I have just installed a WIndows 2003 network (2003 server
with XP desktops). Then I mapped 4 drivers to all
workstations (they map fine), when you restart the
desktops the first 3 map fine and the last drive has
the "Red X" over it (and the message that not all netowrk
drives were mapped" on the task bar). BUT if you click on
the drive (or a program trys to access it) it really is
connected? Anyone every seen this, if so, how do I
correct?

Thanks,
Greg
(e-mail address removed)
 
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