Map Network Drive missing from context menu


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I'm not certain this did not present itself until after the 22H2 update, but Right-Clicking on This PC no longer offers a 'Map Network Drive' or 'Disconnect Network Drive' option.

I've tried all the suggested answers wrt the registry such as disabling the key that allows admins to specifically hide those options from users, but to no avail (e.g. Add or Remove "Map network drive" and "Disconnect network drive" context menu in Windows 11 Tutorial) I can map/disconnect drives from the command prompt using Net Use but not via the GUI.

This is what I see when Right-Clicking on This PC:

No Map Network Drive.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22621 Build 22621
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware Aurora R14
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core Processor 3Ghz
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
toominator said:
Right-Clicking on This PC no longer offers a 'Map Network Drive' or 'Disconnect Network Drive' option.... This is what I see when Right-Clicking on This PC:
Click to expand...
Welcome to Eleven Forum.

Right-click on Network instead.

1673022916389.png
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop screen
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 native resolution, up to 2560x1440 with Radeon Virtual Super Resolution
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung EVO 870 SSD
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    fully 'Windows 11 ready' laptop. Windows 10 C: partition migrated from my old unsupported 'main machine' then upgraded to 11. A test migration ran Insider builds for 2 months. When 11 was released on 5th October 2021 it was re-imaged back to 10 and was offered the upgrade in Windows Update on 20th October. Windows Update offered the 22H2 Feature Update on 20th September 2022. It got the 23H2 Feature Update on 4th November 2023 through Windows Update, and 24H2 on 3rd October 2024 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 24H2.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude E4310
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-520M
    Motherboard
    0T6M8G
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    (integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500GB Crucial MX500 SSD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    unsupported machine: Legacy bios, MBR, TPM 1.2, upgraded from W10 to W11 using W10/W11 hybrid install media workaround. In-place upgrade to 22H2 using ISO and a workaround. Feature Update to 23H2 by manually installing the Enablement Package. In-place upgrade to 24H2 using hybrid 23H2/24H2 install media. Also running Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine.
Same problem using Right-Click on Network. Nothing in Show more options as well. :(


No Network.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22621 Build 22621
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware Aurora R14
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core Processor 3Ghz
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
toominator said:
Same problem using Right-Click on Network. Nothing in Show more options as well. :(


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Per your image it looks like you didn't expand the arrow. Click "Network" and click the arrow to the left of it. If it shows drives, right click the drive you want to map :-)

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BTW...
www.elevenforum.com

Map Network Drive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to map a network drive for your account in Windows 11. You can Map a network drive to access shared files on it from File Explorer in Windows without having to look for it or type its network address each time. A mapped network drive has the following...
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.3476)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core 9 Ultra
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z890 Xtreme AI Top
    Memory
    64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (6400Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (XFX MERC 310) RX 7900XT
    Sound Card
    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    4 Samsung NVM 990 Pro drives: 1 X 1TB (OS) 2X TB, 1 X 1TB.
    PSU
    Seasonic TX-1300 (1300 Watts)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair Link Titan 280 RX RGB
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.4391)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 12)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro® Processor
    Motherboard
    Vendor
    Memory
    32 GB LPDDR5X-6400MHz (Soldered)
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED, Anti Reflection, Touch, HDR 500, 400 nits, 120Hz
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance TLC Opal
    PSU
    Vendor
    Case
    Lenovo
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    Touchpad: Haptic Touchpad
    Keyboard
    Backlit, Black with Fingerprint Reader and WWAN
    Internet Speed
    100MB
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    202. Build Your Own laptop.
    vPro Certified Model: vPro Enterprise
toominator said:
Right-Clicking on This PC no longer offers a 'Map Network Drive' or 'Disconnect Network Drive' option.
Click to expand...

What do you see if you click on "show more options"?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 24H2 RP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel I3-10100
    Motherboard
    MSI H410M-PRO
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GT 1030
    Sound Card
    Motherboard default
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO 970 NVMe SSD 256 Gb
    Samsung QVO 870 SATA SSD 2 Tb
    PSU
    ATX 450W
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Internet Speed
    930 Mb down / 120 Mb up
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Microsoft Office 2021 Plus
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel i3-8100
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z370 D3
    Memory
    16 Gb
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GT 720
    Sound Card
    Motherboard default
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27-inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 NVMe SSD 256 Gb
    Seagate 2 Tb HDD
    PSU
    ATX 450W
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Internet Speed
    930 Mb down / 120 Mb up
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Right Clicking on Network shows the shares I've setup before this issue occurred, but still no Map Network Drive.

As I said, I can setup mapped drives via CMD or Powershell, but no context menu choice.

Here is my Show Other Options menu right-clicking on Network or right-clicking on any machine/NAS with already setup shares.


show more options.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22621 Build 22621
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware Aurora R14
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core Processor 3Ghz
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
Right-click of This PC on my Win11 machines:

1673054516635.png
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
Yes, I'm fully aware of what I *should* be seeing in my context menu. That's why I've posted this in the first place. :P

My other Win11 machines all have these two menu selections. For those who've not read the OP, please do so - I would really appreciate it. It would be great if a Windows software experienced user could point me to the registry set that allows menu items to be displayed.

For example, I use pFrank and Diffractor, both of which had no problem installing their menu selection in the context menus. So with the registry set for 'Disabled' on the hide 'Map network drive' and 'Disconnect network drive' after restart I should see them appear again. They do not.

p.s. And yes, I tried un-installing and re-installing pFrank and Diffractor, neither of which made a difference.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22621 Build 22621
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware Aurora R14
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core Processor 3Ghz
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
So, after months, this problem persists. Can nobody help with this issue? I've done a re-install (keeping apps and settings) of Windows 11 - problem still exists. The Group Policy editor doesn't even have an entry for “Remove Map Network Drive and Disconnect Network Drive” to disable it. Before I do a clean install, can someone/anyone help me fix this issue?

Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22621 Build 22621
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware Aurora R14
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core Processor 3Ghz
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
The Group Policy editor doesn't even have an entry for “Remove Map Network Drive and Disconnect Network Drive” to disable it.
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So you do not have that in GP?

Map_network_drive_Disconnect_network_drive-gpedit-1.jpg
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. TUF Gaming FX705GM
    CPU
    2.20 gigahertz Intel i7-8750H Hyper-threaded 12 cores
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. FX705GM 1.0
    Memory
    24428 Megabytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Intel(R) Display Audio / Realtek(R) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Integrated Monitor (17.3"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    FHD 1920X1080 16:9
    Hard Drives
    2 SSD SATA/NVM Express 1.3
    WDS500G2B0A-00SM50 500.1 GB
    WDCSDAPNUW-1002 256 GB
    PSU
    19V DC 6.32 A 120 W
    Cooling
    Dual Fans
    Mouse
    MS Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    Fiber 1GB Cox -us & IGB Orange-fr
    Browser
    Edge Canary- Firefox Nightly-Chrome Dev-Chrome Dev
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    VMs of Windows 11 stable/Beta/Dev/Canary
    VM of XeroLinux- Arch based & Debian 13 (Trixie)
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Insider Canary
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS X751BP
    CPU
    AMD Dual Core A6-9220
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R5 M420
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3
    Screen Resolution
    1600X900 16:9
    Hard Drives
    1TB 5400RPM
It was not there to be found. However, I tried this site (2 Methods to Remove “Map network drive” Context Menu in Windows 11 | Password Recovery), setting the value at '0' instead of '1' to see if it would correct the problem, and it didn't so I deleted the added key, restarted, and now the entry appeared. I then set the value for that key to 'Disabled', restarted, and still no Map Network Drive in the context menu - extremely frustrating. :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22621 Build 22621
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware Aurora R14
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core Processor 3Ghz
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
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