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How to Disconnect a Mapped Network Drive in Windows 11

Remove a mapped drive letter without deleting the files on the server.

Quick Answer

Open File Explorer → This PC, right-click the mapped drive, and choose Disconnect.

Step by Step

  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Select This PC.
  3. Find the mapped network drive.
  4. Right-click the drive.
  5. Choose Disconnect.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Disconnecting a mapped drive does not delete the shared folder or its contents.
  • If it reconnects after sign-in, remap it without the reconnect option or remove the persistent mapping.

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