How to Fix A Specified Logon Session does not Exist

 

An error notice keeps popping up when attempting to use the command prompt to map a network disk.
That mistake is the

'' A specified logon session does not exist. It may already have been terminated ''

Consequently, it is not possible to map the network drive. It is likely that you are unable to connect any network-connected devices. Regardless of whether you are logged in as the local administrator or domain administrator, the error may appear. This error may have multiple reasons. It has been shown that the most frequent cause of this problem is the security policy being enabled. Thankfully, there are a few troubleshooting techniques included that assist you in resolving this mistake.


You can learn How to Fix A Specified Logon Session does not Exist in this post. If you're having a similar issue, this article offers guidance.


Now let's get started,

1. Edit Credentials

Information about the task is stored in the Windows Credential Manager. It is simple to resolve a specified login session not existing by making a few adjustments in the credential manager.

To change the credentials,

1. Access the Start Menu
2. Enter "credential manager" in type
3. Select the Credential Manager Control Panel
4. Select Windows Credentials
5. Choose the network attached storage device
6. Click the "Delete" button now. 
7. Now Press Add a Windows Credentials
8. Add a fresh value

 
Enter the information below in the credentials bar:

* Internet or Network Address: (Enter your cloudstation's Netbios name here)

* User name: (Enter the computer's username and netbios name)

* Password: (This field should remain empty.)

2. Disable Network Access

If network access policies are enabled, this error may still occur even after adding data to the credential manager. Therefore, you can try using the Local Security Policy panel to disable network access if the above method did not work.

For disabling network access,

1. Click "Windows + R" and enter "gpedit.msc"
2. Go to Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Local Policies → Security Options
3. Right click on Network access : Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication
4. Select Properties
5. Click Disabled
6. Click "Ok"

3. Create New PIN

Users claim that by creating a new PIN, they can resolve the issue when a certain logon session is reported as not existing. Since passwords are easier to remember than PINs, many people opt to use them instead. You are giving the system permission to utilize a new form of security authentication by setting the default login method to a PIN.

To generate a fresh PIN,

1. Access the Start Menu
2. Enter "Settings"
3. Choose Accounts
4. Press Sign in options
5. Select a PIN

To set up a new PIN, adhere to the on-screen directions and supply the necessary information. Restart the system after a PIN has been created.