Whatever the reason it may be, Windows 10 includes the ability to map and disconnect (unmap) a network drive using File Explorer, Command Prompt, and even the Registry (if the first two methods don’t work). In this guide, you’ll learn three ways to remove a network drive on Windows 10.
Disconnect mapped network drive on Windows 10 from File Explorer Disconnect mapped network drive on Windows 10 from Command Prompt Disconnect mapped network drive on Windows 10 from Registry
Disconnect mapped network drive on Windows 10 from File Explorer
To remove a network drive on Windows 10 from File Explorer, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the network drive will no longer be available on the computer.
Disconnect mapped network drive on Windows 10 from Command Prompt
To remove a mapped network drive from Command Prompt, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the mapped network drive should no longer be available on your device. In the command, replace the “d” with the drive letter of the mapped drive to remove.
Disconnect mapped network drive on Windows 10 from Registry
Alternatively, if you have issues disconnecting the mapped drive (such as the error message “This network connection doesn’t exist”), then you can use the Registry with the steps: Once you complete the steps, the network drive should disappear from File Explorer, enabling you to map the drive again or continue without it.
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