How to logout from a Windows shared folder?

Question

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?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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.