While this default notification is there to let you know that some devices from your network cannot be currently used, it can also be a false positive. In this guide, we will show you how to disable the notification.

Why does Could not reconnect all network drives message appear?

Below are some of the reasons you get could not reconnect all network drives error message:

Outdated PC: If your PC is outdated, you will likely get this error message when you connect your network drives. The solution to this is to update your operating system. Wrong settings: Sometimes, some settings in GPO or Regedit can be the cause of could not reconnect to all network drives. You need to make the necessary changes to eliminate the error message.

How can I fix Could not reconnect all network drives error?

Here’s what to do first:

If this notification is related to a driver currently disconnected from your computer, you only have to re-establish the actual connection. For example, if we’re talking about an external hard drive that’s currently not recognized by your PC, and if this specific external hardware causes the actual alert, we should unplug and re-plug the USB cord.

1. Update your PC

At times, could not reconnect all network drives issue might be due to an outdated operating system. Downloading and installing the latest patches should do the trick here.

2. Use a batch file from Microsoft

2.1. Create a startup file

If you keep getting could not reconnect all network drives error message, you can fix it using the batch file from Microsoft. If this method does not work for you, you can try running the batch file following the second method.

2.2. Use the Task Scheduler

If creating a startup file does not eliminate could not reconnect all network drives option, you can use the Task Scheduler. SPONSORED

3. Make Window wait for the connection before mapping network drivers

In some cases, could not reconnect all network drives message shows up because the policy that tries to map your drive is initiated at startup. However, there might be no drive connected at this point. Hence, you need to change the settings to wait till the drive is ready.

4. Disconnect network drive

5. Disable the Windows cannot connect to all network drivers message at start-up

How to disable Could not reconnect all network drives on Windows 10 notification?

To disable could not reconnect all network drivers on Windows notification, you need to go through the Group Policy Editor. We have shown how to do this in solution 4 above. The troubleshooting solutions we listed in our article should help you fix or disable could not reconnect all network drives message displayed on your Windows 10 computer. If you can’t map a network drive on your PC, check our detailed guide to fix it easily. Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

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