Check if you want this drive to appear every time you boot your PC.
However, the process is not without its potential pitfalls. Windows 11 has introduced stricter security protocols compared to its predecessors. A common hurdle users face is the operating system’s default security policy regarding outdated protocols. If a user attempts to map a drive to an older NAS device or a legacy server, Windows 11 may block the connection due to the server using the insecure SMBv1 protocol. Troubleshooting this requires delving into the "Windows Features" settings to enable legacy support or, ideally, updating the server software. Additionally, network discovery must be enabled; if Windows 11 is set to a "Public" network profile, it will actively refuse to see other devices on the network, rendering the mapped drive unreachable. windows 11 mapping a network drive
Windows 11 (22H2, 23H2, 24H2)