"Disconnected Network Drive" message - but they are connected

[ejzohn]

I have a small network sharing files. I have network shares mapped as drives.

Frequently, if the computer is idle for a long period, a "My Computer" shows "Disconnected Network Drive" next to the drive letter. A "net use" command also shows "disconnected." But they aren't disconnected. Everything is accessible. The "My Network Places" screen also shows that all is normal.

I use ZoneAlarm on all machines. Have tried changing security level from Med to Low (no firewall) on Trusted Zone. No difference.

Any thoughts?

[bailey]

I would recommend that you double check your connectors and all the cables, if you get that message it is disconnected, or turned off somehow.

[ejzohn]

Again, they aren't really disconnected. I can always get to the files even when it says "disconnected." If I try to get into it by using the share name, and not a "mapped" drive, it always works too. And it is wireless - no cables.