Code error 800704C3 - MapNetworkDrive multiple connection

Code 800704C3 - Error: Multiple Connections to a server or shared resource by the same user are not allowed

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Troubleshooting Code 800704C3 - Multiple Connections to a server or shared resource by the same user are not allowed

Introduction to code error 800704C3

This error code, 800704C3 occurs when you try to map a network drive with a VBScript. You are probably using a WSH method called MapNetworkDrive. Multiple Connections to a server or shared resource by the same user are not allowed

The Symptoms with error 800704C3

The script does not execute as you hoped, instead you get a WSH error message. The probable scenario is that you are trying to create a Windows logon script.

The Cause of Code 800704C3

The problem is that you have already mapped a network drive - but using different credentials. Note the Source : WSH.Network.MapNetworkDrive. Observe the Error: Multiple Connections to a server or shared resource by the same user are not allowed ...... (Sorry the screen shot is so small)

The Solutions to error 800704C3

If this were your script, check the Line 20 that you have already mapped a networkdrive using the current user. Your solution is to disconnect the drive already connected.

In the case of runtime errors you can use this work around. Add this line: On Error Resume Next

Example Script for code 800704C3

' TestConnect.vbs - Map Network Drive to N: to the alan server
' VBScript using all 5 MapNetworkDrive arguments.
' Author Guy Thomas http://computerperformance.co.uk/
' Version 2.1 - May 30th 2004
' -------------------------------------------------------------'
' object.MapNetworkDrive 5 arguments
' (strLocalName, strRemoteName, [bUpdateProfile], [strUser], [strPassword])

Option Explicit
Dim strUser, strPassword, strDriveLetter, strHomeServer, strProfile
Dim objNetwork, objPopUp
Set objNetwork = CreateObject("WScript.Network")
Set objPopUp = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

strDriveLetter = "N:"
strHomeServer = "\\alan\home"
strProfile = "False" ' Mapping stored in user Profile
strUser = "Administrator"
strPassword = "B££r $ L@ger"

objNetwork.MapNetworkDrive strDriveLetter, strHomeServer, strUser, strPassword
objPopUp.popup "Drive " & strDriveLetter & " connected o.k."

WScript.Quit

' End of Script

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