From a User Interface perspective, Windows 11 is trying to tell you something:
Click Finish and enter your network credentials if prompted. Select Remember my credentials to avoid re-entering them later. Why Use Network Drives? network drive windows 11
If you are setting up a network drive today, the "interesting" takeaway is this: If you are just accessing files, use a Network Location (no drive letter). If you are running legacy software that demands a drive letter, prepare to edit the Registry to fix the Admin ghosting issue. From a User Interface perspective, Windows 11 is
: Check "Reconnect at sign-in" if you want the drive to stay connected after you restart your PC. Click Finish . Advanced Options From a User Interface perspective