Command prompt (CMD) or PowerShell (PS) return System Error 67 has Occurred
error message after users try to map a network drive using net use
command. Follow the below resolution method to fix this error.
Content Summary
Solution 1: Verify command syntax
Solution 2: Updating the latest version of the network driver
Solution 3: Enable Hardened UNC Paths policy in Group Policy Editor
Solution 4: Disable IP Network Address Translator
Solution 1: Verify command syntax
Use the correct syntax to map a network drive: net use * \\*IP Address*\sharename
Note: Replace *IP Address* with the IP address of the server that you are trying to map.
Solution 2: Updating the latest version of the network driver
Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open up Run dialog box.
Step 2: Type devmgmt.msc
and then press Enter to open up Device Manager. Click Yes if prompted by the User Account Control (UAC).
Step 3: Scroll down through the list of installed devices and locate the Network adapters section.
Step 4: Expand the drop-down menu associated with Network adapters, right-click on network driver and choose Properties from the context menu.
Step 5: Select the Driver tab then click on the Update Driver button.
Update Driver button
Step 6: Click Search automatically for updated driver software hyperlink.
Search automatically for updated driver software
Step 7: Follow the on-screen prompts to install the latest network driver.
Step 8: Restart your PC.
Solution 3: Enable Hardened UNC Paths policy in Group Policy Editor
Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Step 2: Type gpedit.msc
and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor. Click Yes if User Account Control (UAC) prompt.
Step 3: Navigate to the following location: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > Network Provider
Step 4: Expand the Network Provider folder, Double-click on Hardened UNC Paths policy setting at the right pane.
Hardened UNC Paths policy setting
Step 5: Change the status to Disabled and click Apply to save the changes.
Disable Hardened UNC Paths policy setting
Step 6: Restart your PC.
Solution 4: Disable IP Network Address Translator
Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open up Run dialog box.
Step 2: Type devmgmt.msc
and then press Enter to open up Device Manager. Click Yes if prompted by the User Account Control (UAC).
Step 3: Click on View from the menu, then click on Show on hidden devices.
Show on hidden devices option in View menu
Step 4: Scroll down the list of installed devices and expand the drop-down menu associated with Non-Plug and Play Drivers.
Step 5: Right-click on IP Network Address Translator and choose Disable from the context menu.
Step 6: Restart your PC.