Windows 7 explorer slow to open network folders

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Hi, I'm Elise, an independent advisor and I'd be happy to help with your issue. Explorer will try to check the connection to it each time you open explorer, that is just the nature of mapped drives.

I would suggest using a shortcut to the drive for access, rather than mapping it perhaps? Kind Regards, Elise. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Hello Elise, Thanks for reply! Isn't there a setting to turn off checking drive availability every time I'm opening Explorer?

No, there's nothing in disk properties. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP Potentially Unwanted Products.