Windows 7 Problem accessing networked hard drive

[paul608085]

My home network has a networked hard drive. When I first started using Windows 7, (build 7100), I had no problems mapping it and reconnecting automatically at every logon. Recently, (last month or so), I have found that when I try to map the network drive I get an error: "The account is not authorized to logon from this station". If I tick "Connect using different credentials" and enter my User name and password I can connect OK for that session. I also have a netbook running Windows 7 that has the same problem. PCs running XP SP3 and Linux connect to the networked drive OK.

I assume that this is to do with a security setting that has been changed with an update - can someone point me in the right direction please?

TIA

Paul

 

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It seems like you are encountering an issue with mapping a network drive on Windows 7 where you are receiving an error stating "The account is not authorized to logon from this station." This issue might be related to security settings or updates that have affected the network drive mapping process. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot and resolve this issue: 1. Check Security Policies: - Make sure that your user account has the necessary permissions to access the network drive. - Check the security policies on the Windows 7 PCs to ensure that they allow network access. 2. Check Network Discovery Settings: - Verify that network discovery is turned on. You can do this by going to "Control Panel" > "Network and Sharing Center" > "Change advanced sharing settings" and ensuring that network discovery is enabled. 3. Update Windows 7: - Ensure that your Windows 7 PCs are up to date with the latest Windows updates. Sometimes, updating the system can resolve issues related to network connectivity. 4. Check Windows Firewall and Antivirus Settings: - Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software to see if they are causing the issue. Sometimes, security software can block network connections. 5. Recreate Network Drive Mapping: - Delete the existing network drive mapping and recreate it from scratch. Sometimes, this can resolve authentication issues. 6. Credential Manager: - Check the Windows Credential Manager to ensure that the correct credentials are stored for accessing the network drive. 7. Network Permissions: - Verify the permissions on the networked hard drive to ensure that your Windows 7 PCs have the necessary access rights. 8. Network Sharing Settings: - Double-check the sharing settings of the networked hard drive to ensure that it is set up to be accessible by Windows 7 PCs. By following these steps, you can potentially identify and resolve the issue with mapping the network drive on your Windows 7 PCs. If you continue to experience problems, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.