How to Safely Disconnect a Mapped Network Drive

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For Windows Users

For Mac Users

Learn how to safely disconnect a mapped network drive from your computer network with this comprehensive guide.

Follow These Steps

For Windows Users

Navigate to This PC in the File Explorer window.

Access the Computer tab in the File Explorer by clicking on it. This opens a toolbar at the top of the window.

Locate and click on

Map network drive ▼ in the 'Network' section of the toolbar. Be sure to click the bottom half of the icon to avoid opening a new window.

Choose Disconnect network drive from the drop-down menu. This action will open a window displaying all connected network drives.

Select the network drive you wish to disconnect. Click on the drive from the list.

Click OK at the bottom of the window to disconnect the drive. This completes the process.

For Mac Users

Launch Finder. Simply click on the smiling face icon located on your Mac's Dock.

Find your mapped drive. Look for the network drive's name on the left side of the Finder window, usually listed under the 'Shared' section.

Choose the drive. Click on the mapped network drive you wish to disconnect.

Click Disconnect. This option is located in the main Finder window. Clicking it will disconnect the drive from your computer network.

If you can't find Disconnect, you can also click the 'Eject' button positioned to the right of the network drive.

Helpful Tips

You can easily reconnect the drive at any time as long as the folder path to the drive remains unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steps should I follow to disconnect a mapped network drive on Windows?

To disconnect a mapped network drive on Windows, open File Explorer and navigate to This PC. Click on the Computer tab, then select Map network drive in the Network section. From the drop-down menu, choose Disconnect network drive, select the drive you want to disconnect, and click OK.

How do I disconnect a mapped network drive on my Mac?

To disconnect a mapped network drive on Mac, launch Finder and find the network drive under the Shared section. Click on the drive, then select Disconnect in the main Finder window. Alternatively, use the Eject button next to the drive.

Can I easily reconnect a mapped network drive after disconnecting it?

Yes, you can easily reconnect a mapped network drive as long as the folder path remains unchanged. Simply follow the mapping process again using the original network location.

What should I do if I cannot find the Disconnect option on Mac?

If you can't find the Disconnect option on your Mac, look for the Eject button located next to the network drive in Finder. Clicking this will effectively disconnect the drive.

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