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On my Windows XP, I am connected to a network shared folder on another Windows XP machine. I access the shared folder through UNC path, e.g.: \Server\shared_folder1\ When I access it first time, it asks for login credentials; but second time onwards, it opens automatically without showing login dialog box (assuming the same credentials). But I need to use a different credential to access the same shared folder. How can I logout from the shared folder which I have already accessed in the current Windows session without restarting the system?

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You can goto the command line and remove the shared drive:

net use /delete s:

Then you can reconnect as needed:

net use /persistent:yes s: \\server\dir
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    OP'd need /user:domain\username as well to switch credentials, otherwise this'd just default to his own user/pw
    – Marc B
    Commented Aug 19, 2011 at 16:53
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    If not a mapped drive, the syntax is: net use /delete \\server Then wait about a minute for the connection to clear.
    – Ron
    Commented Feb 2, 2016 at 21:19
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Go to Control Panels/User Accounts

Change an account

Click your account

In "Related Tasks" click "Manage my network passwords"

Remove the network location you want to logout from

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  • net use \\servername /delete usually works for me, but for some reason it didn't work last time I used it. This answer helped solve that problem. +1
    – Phil
    Commented Aug 25, 2017 at 14:25
  • Great answer. On my windows 7 PC, the location was slightly different: Start menu search "User Accounts", in your account, look left for "Manage Your Credentials". I was able to edit them right there, didn't even need to delete.
    – Derek Kerton
    Commented Oct 23, 2020 at 2:46
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Go to Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Credential Manager, it will have all the IDs and Passwords of the shared network folders that were saved.

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  • EVERYONE: THIS IS THE BEST AND EASIEST ANSWER!! Use it, then vote it up to help others.
    – Derek Kerton
    Commented Oct 23, 2020 at 2:50
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  1. Goto server dir \\server\sharename or \\server\
  2. Select Tools -> Disconnect Network Drive...
  3. A window will popup. You select all highlighted and click "OK".
  4. Now you can link to share folder with new user logon.
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    Judicious use of Markdown formatting can make this answer look much better. Edit your post, then click the formatting help link for more information.
    – jpaugh
    Commented May 13, 2015 at 3:51

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