Windows Map Network Drive using DNS CNAME/ALIAS

This fix is for using a CNAME to connect to a shared folder/drive. Example:

- Server FQDN: file.yourdomain.com
- CNAME assigned in DNS: fileshare.yourdomain.com
- Share name: testshare

You attempt to connect to the share by selecting "Map Network Drive..." and typing in \\fileshare.yourdomain.com\testshare. This is the error you see:

"The mapped network drive could not be created because the following error has occurred:
You were not connected because a duplicate name exists on the network. Go to System in Control Panel to change the computer name and try again."

To fix this, open the registry editor on your server. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\LanmanServer\Parameters

Create a new DWORD value:

Value Name: DisableStrictNameChecking
Value Data: 1
Base: Decimal

Restart your server. As a side note, if all your clients are now Windows 7, you do not need this fix anymore. Let me know if you have questions.

Windows 7 Map Network Drive Script Not Working

Domain GPO vbs script not working in Windows 7?
So... you have used some sort of script or a variation of a script as shown below via your active directory GPO and have no problems before.
Bam... you adopt Windows 7 and it now will not map. You searched various forums and found just as many people asking the same questions.

Set objNetwork = wscript.CreateObject("WScript.Network")
strDriveLetter = "I:"
strFileServer = "\\sharedrive.yourexample.com\"
strUserName = objNetwork.UserName
objNetwork.MapNetworkDrive strDriveLetter, strFileServer & strUserName

Before you pull your hair out, try this fix. Run regedit on your Windows 7 box.

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Create New DWORD Value with this name EnableLinkedConnections
Right click and select Modify... on the DWORD created above
Value data: 1
Base: Hexadecimal
Exit and restart computer


Good luck.

Keep Car Clean and New

Products used - Zaino and others...
2004 Acura TSX



Step 1: Wash car

The very first time I did this, I used a dishwashing liquid. Now I know what you're thinking, that's nuts but I would only do this one time to make sure I get all the grime/oil/dirt off the paint of the car. I used Dawn blue which seems to be recommended most of the time. Remember you do not want to use this regularly which is why I only did this once. You can use a regular car wash liquid if you are not comfortable doing this. But the goal here is to remove as much foreign contamination so the coat of polish can seal the paint properly.

Don't just use any old rags to wash your car. You'll be sorry. I buy a special sheepskin wash mitts to avoid fine scratches during washing. It's plush and gentle on the paint of your car. Wash your wheels first. I use a wheel cleaning brush that can reach into the spoke of the wheels to properly remove dirt and all.

Step 2: Clay

After washing off all the dishwashing liquid, I start the claying process. You do not have to dry your car first. Prepare a spray bottle that contain water/car wash liquid to use as lubricant. Claying is easy but you have to be careful or you will end up scratching your paint. Why clay? The clay as your rub over the paint of your car will pick up any additional grime/dirt/tar/bird droppings/etc from the paint. Your local car parts store should have this.

Here's how you do it. Spray an area with the water/car wash liquid mixture. Kneed a small piece of clay (that you can hold comfortably with your fingers and not drop it) and rub it over the sprayed area. For the top area of the car, use a front/back motion and for the side area of the car, use an up/down motion. Rub over the same area until you feel it going over the paint smoothly. Spray more lubricant if needed. Remember to kneed the clay after so many passes as you do not want the stuff that it picks up to scratch other paint area that you are claying. If you happen to drop it on the floor, THROW it AWAY. Do not try to use it again. It will now have dirt stuck to it from the floor and you will end up scratching your car. It's not worth trying to save a few bucks over your $$$ car. I went over every inch of the paint that I can get to with the clay.


Step 3: Wash car again

This time, use a normal car wash liquid to wash off any clay residual.

Step 4: Dry Car

I use a soft silicon squeege and run it over car to remove water quickly. To finish the drying, use a 100% cotton plush towel to complete the job. Before going forward, I inspect the paint and remove any minor scratches with Meguiars ScratchX.

Step 5: Quick detail before applying polish

I use Zaino Z6 Gloss Enhancer to quick detail the car. Spray on and wipe off with a new clean 100% cotton towel. This will remove any water spot and leave the paint smooth.

Step 6: First coat of polish

I use Zaino Z5 with ZFX to provide a faster drying time. You can use a product of your choice. Use a clean polish applicator pad and squeeze a dime size polish on the applicator pad. Polish a small area in circular motion and on top area of the car, finish with a front/back motion and on side area of the car, finish with up/down motion. This is recommended by the polish manufacturer to enhance the optical property of the polish. Z5 is suppose to further reduced swirl marks and fine hairline scratches from the paint. Wait 30 minutes to dry. (Follow the instructions of your polish product if you use a different product)

Step 7: Clean windows/interior

While waiting for the polish to dry, I take the time to clean the windows and interior of the car. I used RainX and Stoner Invisible glass product for the windows/glass, 303 Aerospace Protectant for dashboard/vinyl/plastic interior, leather care product for leather parts. Since there are multiple drying times, I tend to split the interior detailing between the drying times.

Step 8: Buff and apply second coat

After it has dried, use another clean 100% cotton towel and buff off dried polish. For the second coat, I use Zaino Z2 with ZFX. Same method as first coat.

Step 9: Buff and apply third coat

Again, after the second coat has dried, buff off with a clean 100% cotton towel. By now, the car has that truely wet shine that you'll love. ;)

Step 10: Final quick detail

After removing all the polish, I quick detail the car again with a shot of Zaino Z6 to make sure I removed all polish residual and to give the paint that extra shine. At this step, I also apply Meguiars High Gloss Gel to the car tires to give it that shine.

Step 11: Finish

This is the most satisfying part of the whole process. Step back and admire your work. Get a cold drink (non-alcohol ;)) and inspect the car. Get your keys ready as you know you just want to jump in and take it for a joy ride!!! :)

That's it. You're done. To summarize, what you want to do is:

Wash, Clay, Wash, dry, quick detail, polish, buff, polish, buff, polish, buff, quick detail. I specify the product that I used in writing this but by all means use a product of your choice. Always remember to read the instructions and follow them especially mixing, applying and drying times. But other than that, it should be pretty straight forward. The reason I went with Zaino or a polymer based polish is I do not want to use a product with rubbing compound. I would only use that if there is oxidation on the paint and I absolutely have to rub it off. Hope this helps anyone who wants to get their car looking great! Have a great day and enjoy your car. :) :)