About this tag
The tag 'local device name' appears in discussions about mapped network drives losing connection in Windows. Users report an error stating 'The local device name is already in use' when trying to reconnect a mapped drive, often after upgrading to a newer Windows version. The issue typically involves external drives connected to a router and mapped across a network. Troubleshooting steps include restarting the router and computer, but the problem may recur. This tag is relevant for Windows users experiencing persistent mapped drive disconnections and the associated error message.
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    Windows 8 Problem with Mapped Drives? Help, Please!

    So, I have a Western Digital My Book 1.5 TB hard drive connected to my Asus RT-N66U router, and it seems to be losing connection? Under Windows 7, it mapped perfectly, and was always accessible, but now after upgrading to Windows 8, it won't stay mapped. I'll restart my router and computer...
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    • access issues asus rt-n66u connection issues drive letter error message hard drive kaspersky local device name mapped drives network issues network settings router storage devices troubleshooting western digital windows 7 windows 8
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    • Forum: Windows Networking