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How to make Windows 7 remember credentials for a Samba network drive?

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I have a Samba share on my Ubuntu server which I map as a network drive on my Windows 7 Professional computer. After every reboot it shows the drive as disconnected and to access it I have to renter my password even though every time I enter the password I check the 'Remember my credentials' box. I…

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This issue bothered me for ages. What finally fixed it was the following: Disconnect any existing mapped drives Map a new drive; check the boxes for "Reconnect" and "Use different credentials" When you are prompted, enter SERVER\USERNAME for the use…

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