Re: The local device name is already in use That or a partition on your hard drive and the server have the same name. The hard drive partition wins and the connection to the server fails.

Instructions for use of the system should be visible or easily retrievable whenever appropriate. • Flexibility and efficiency of use Flexibility and efficiency of use: Accelerators -- unseen by the novice user -- may often speed up the interaction for the expert user such that the system can cater to both inexperienced and experienced users. I began by trying to use the UNC. However when I tried to restrict connection to the UNC in code I ran into difficulty, as it demanded a domain, and my file server is in a Work Group rather than a domain. So mapping the drive seemed to be the next best option. – beckyp Nov 30 '12 at 15:04 I tried accessing a webpage in a server within the local network with the host name of the device followed by its folder path and the name of the file(it is a basic php file) in first system.It worked as expected. Collaborate for free with online versions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote. Save documents, spreadsheets, and presentations online, in OneDrive.

Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use. This connection has not been restored. S: is a Windows Network share, which is available when I check it with Windows Explorer.

Aug 30, 2011 · Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use. This connection has not been restored. Only restarting the laptop will fix it, simply logging off and back on will not.

When File and Printer Sharing is disabled in any firewall you might be using, problems occur with shared drives, and this is just one of Microsoft Windows Network The Local Device Name is Already in Use problems which may appear. If you are using a third-party firewall, you will have to locate the option manually.

Feb 27, 2019 · Generally, Windows 10 assigns generic names like Network 1, Network 2, etc., to all your network connections. If you have a router, then Windows might use the name you assigned in the router. When using multiple networks, the default names can be a bit hard to remember or recognize one network from the other. Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use. This connection has not been restored." Did you have the physical H: drive on local workstation ? So why it prompted you " The local device name is already in use". I hope it can help. On Windows 10 devices, use or configure endpoint protection settings to enable Microsoft Defender features, including Application Guard, Firewall, SmartScreen, encryption and BitLocker, Exploit Guard, Application Control, Security Center, and security on local devices in Microsoft Intune.