Can't map network drives on Server 2003 machine in Win 8.1

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I'm trying to map a Server 2003 network drive in Windows 8.1

For some reason, in the 'Map Network Drive' window, the server doesn't show under 'Network' when I click the 'browse' button. Additionally the server doesn't show under 'Network' in file manager but I can ping it just fine.

Is there perhaps some kind of incompatibility between Win 8.1 and Server 2003 that could be causing this and is there some kind of workaround?
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel 4770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z87X-UD4H
    Memory
    Kingston Black 16gb @ 1866mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire 7970 Ghz
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I'm trying to map a Server 2003 network drive in Windows 8.1

For some reason, in the 'Map Network Drive' window, the server doesn't show under 'Network' when I click the 'browse' button. Additionally the server doesn't show under 'Network' in file manager but I can ping it just fine.

Is there perhaps some kind of incompatibility between Win 8.1 and Server 2003 that could be causing this and is there some kind of workaround?

To access Server 03 it's required that you make the adjustments outlined in the following link. :)
http://www.eightforums.com/network-...-computer-cant-see-w2k-server.html#post177162
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
go to Programs and features > turn windows features on or off > enable "SMB 1.0 /CIFS File sharing"
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Embedded Industry Pro x64 (Dreamspark license)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire S3-371
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 3217U 2x1.8GHz
    Memory
    4GB DDR3 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Sound Card
    Realtek on MB
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500GB 5400RPM
    Internet Speed
    15 Mbps DOWN/2 Mbps UP
    Browser
    Opera Next
    Antivirus
    none, I dont need it :)
go to Programs and features > turn windows features on or off > enable "SMB 1.0 /CIFS File sharing"

That Op is long gone because the link I posted has already fixed the exact same problem on multiple occasions.

It would be nice if the Op reported back in after the problem was solved. :think:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
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