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Start --&gt; Run --&gt; CMD &lt;enter&gt;<br />
From the command prompt type in <br />
net use * /delete <br />
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After this try remapping the drives.
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Start --> Run --> CMD <enter>
From the command prompt type in
net use * /delete

After this try remapping the drives.

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We have started to get &quot;The local network device is already in use&quot; error frequently. &nbsp;I can usually get the mapped drive back by rebooting the server (win 2000) and then remapping the drive on the workstation. &nbsp;Occasionally the domain controller can not be located by the workstation which requires the workstation to be formatted and all programs and the os to be reloaded as well. &nbsp;This happening 2-4 times a week and is reeking havoc with our workflow. &nbsp;Apps used are primarily access 2000 and word 2000 with a lot of ole automation. &nbsp;I have been unable to find a solution to this. &nbsp;Help - Beck
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We have started to get "The local network device is already in use" error frequently.  I can usually get the mapped drive back by rebooting the server (win 2000) and then remapping the drive on the workstation.  Occasionally the domain controller can not be located by the workstation which requires the workstation to be formatted and all programs and the os to be reloaded as well.  This happening 2-4 times a week and is reeking havoc with our workflow.  Apps used are primarily access 2000 and word 2000 with a lot of ole automation.  I have been unable to find a solution to this.  Help - Beck

The local network device is already in use error

Microsoft Windows XP is the sixth release of the NT series of operating systems, and was the first to be marketed in a variety of editions: XP Home and XP Professional, designed for business and power users. The advanced features in XP Professional are generally disabled in Home Edition, but are there and can be activated. There were two 64-bit editions, an embedded edition and a tablet edition.