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Fix: NAS Drive Not Showing in Windows 11
A quick policy change will fix things in no time
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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NAS or Network Attached Storage has long been a viable solution and an effective alternative for cloud storage in smaller setups. But many found that their NAS is not showing under theNetworktab in Windows 11.
The problem is faced across operating systems and manufacturers, be it Synology, RasperryPi, or Iomega, amongst others, and on both office and home setups. Our research found that it was usually a fault at the user’s end.
Why is NAS not visible on the network?
What can I do if my NAS drive is not visible on network in Windows 11?
Before we move to the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones first:
If none work, head to the fixes listed next.
1. Reconfigure network discovery settings
When the NAS drive is not visible onNetworkin Windows 11,enabling the network discoverywill do the trick. This will also help when youcannot access a shared folder.
2. Clear the cache
3. Install and enable SMB 1
When Windows 11 NAS is not showing inNetwork, reconfiguring the optional components will help! Besides, it will also fix things when youcan’t map a Synology drive.
4. Change the local group policies
Modifying the policies will also work when NAS is not showing up onNetworkin Windows 10. Remember, theLocal Group Policy Editoris not present on Windows 11 Home Edition by default. But you can alwaysmanually installgpedit.mscand make the changes.
5. Edit the Registry
In the absence of theConnectedAccountSSODWORD in the Registry, the OS automatically sets the value to0, which will deny SSO when the concerned network device isPublic.
6. Enable NTMLv1 for Synology NAS
When Synology NAS is not visible on theNetworktab in Windows, check the configured settings, especially the NTMLv1 authentication. And do make sure that you have enabled theSMB service.
7. Create a new local user account
Often, when a QNAP NAS is not visible on the Network tab, or even the other ones,creating a new local accountwill work. Make sure to grant it administrative privileges for an error-free experience.
Remember, when Windows 11 NAS is not showing in Network, quick changes to the network settings or the local policies will definitely fix things. But you may still find theMap network driveoption missing, which can be fixed by a Registry edit.
All that’s left to do is get aneffective antivirus for NAS storageand safeguard your data!
For any queries or to share more solutions with us, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
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