Home Folder is not Mapping: How to Fix it

Your antivirus can interfere with folder mapping.

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows FileServercan be very handy when used accordingly, however, many reported thathome folder is not mapping.

This can be a problem and make access to files a lot harder than it needs to be. Speaking of which, we have a great guide on how tomap a network drivethat you should check out.

However, there is a way to fix this problem, and in today’s guide, we will show you how to properly fix it.

Why is home folder not mapping?

How do I make profile home folders map again?

1. Disable your antivirus or firewall

Remember that disabling antivirus will jeopardize your system, so use this only for troubleshooting. To ensure your system is safe, use a reliableantivirus for Windows Server.

2. Disable the Fast Logon Optimization feature

Once the PC has rebooted, try to see if your user’s home folder encounters any more difficulties while mapping.

The fast logon feature may affect the display and drive letter assignment of a mapped network drive. As such, the drive may have been mapped, but the user on theclientcannot see it in Windows Explorer.

As with the case at hand, he may even recognize it as a failed network drive mapping. This is why disabling fast logon via theGroup PolicyObjects is the best solution.

In case you’re having additional problems, we have a great guide on what to do if youcan’t map network drive.

If you know of any other solution to this problem, tell us more about it in the comments section below.

Home Folder is not Mapping: How to Fix it#

Why is home folder not mapping?#

How do I make profile home folders map again?#

1. Disable your antivirus or firewall#

2. Disable the Fast Logon Optimization feature#

Home Folder is not Mapping: How to Fix it

Why is home folder not mapping?

How do I make profile home folders map again?

1. Disable your antivirus or firewall

2. Disable the Fast Logon Optimization feature