Unable to remove disconnected mapped drive

[BFieldman]

I have found many references to this problem in Windows 10, but nothing suggested works. I am running Windows 10 pro version 2004.


I have a mapped network drive (z) that is accessible, but shows up as disconnected. I cannot get rid of. Here's what I've tried:


Right-click on the drive, select disconnect -> This network connection does not exist.


There is no delete option on the context menu.


In elevated command prompt:


net use z: /delete -> The network connection could not be found. More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2250.

net use z: \\share-computer -> System error 85 has occurred. The local device name is already in use.
net use -> New connections will be remembered. There are no entries in the list.

net use * /delete -> There are no entries in the list.


I found and removed keys in both of these locations:


\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MountPoints2

\HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MountPoints2


I found and deleted a shortcut in %appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts


I confirmed there are no network mappings set up in gpedit.msc.


I have tried rebooting and restarting explorer.exe throughout.


Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

Continue reading...