{"id":140153,"date":"2023-06-27T09:23:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T09:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=140153"},"modified":"2026-02-10T11:29:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:29:54","slug":"fix-local-device-name-is-already-in-use-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-local-device-name-is-already-in-use-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Solve Local Device Name is Already in Use Error?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tl;dr\">tl;dr<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;<strong>Local Device Name is Already in Use<\/strong>&rdquo; error occurs when a mapped network drive attempts to use a drive letter that Windows has already assigned to another device, or when the connection to the server has timed out. Here&rsquo;s how to fix it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remap the Drive:<\/strong> The fastest fix is to right-click the drive in File Explorer, select <strong>Disconnect<\/strong>, and then use the <strong>Map Network Drive<\/strong> tool to reconnect it, ensuring &ldquo;Reconnect at sign-in&rdquo; is checked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Command Line Reset:<\/strong> Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run <strong>net use * \/delete<\/strong> to force-disconnect all stuck network mappings. Then, remap them manually using the <strong>net use X: \\\\Server\\Share<\/strong> command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Firewall:<\/strong> Ensure <strong>File and Printer Sharing<\/strong> is allowed through the Windows Defender Firewall, as blocked ports can trigger this error during connection attempts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registry Fix:<\/strong> If the error persists, delete the <strong>MountPoints2<\/strong> key in the Registry Editor <strong>(HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\MountPoints2)<\/strong> to clear corrupted mapping data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote><p>The &lsquo;local device name is already in use&rsquo; error occurs while accessing a network drive mapped to a shared network folder of a file server. Due to this error, your system may disconnect from the shared network drive and refuse to reconnect. This means you won&rsquo;t be able to share your files to the shared network drive or access one from the same unless you fix the error. This blog lists all the workarounds for this error to help you re-initiate your work. But, before you dig deeper into the solutions, let&rsquo;s find out the primary reasons behind it.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-triggers-the-local-device-name-is-already-in-use-error?\"><strong>What Triggers The Local Device Name Is Already In Use Error?<\/strong><\/h2><p>The primary reason behind this error is incorrect network mapping or file and printer sharing settings. In addition, if the network-shared drive shares the same drive letter as other system drives, it may not let you perform your desired action and throw &lsquo;the local device name is already in use&rsquo; error. This error may even trouble the users trying to connect remotely through a VPN.<\/p><p>Irrespective of the reasons, you may solve the error with the below-shared methods. Let&rsquo;s proceed without any further ado!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-fix-the-local-device-name-is-already-in-use-error?\"><strong>How do I Fix The Local Device Name Is Already In Use Error?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Below, we&rsquo;ve listed the methods that have helped many users fix this error on their system. Let&rsquo;s start with the removal of existing network mapping.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-remove-existing-network-mapping\"><strong>#1 Remove Existing Network Mapping<\/strong><\/h3><p>Windows usually assign a drive letter to your network drive. However, that letter may resemble other drives&rsquo; letters on the system, causing visibility conflicts. Try removing the existing network mapping with the following steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> by pressing <strong>Windows + E.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>This PC<\/strong> and then, under <strong>Network locations<\/strong>, right-click on the drive you wish to remove.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-the-network-location-under-This-PC.jpg\" alt=\"select-the-network-location-under-This-PC\" class=\"wp-image-140156 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-the-network-location-under-This-PC.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-the-network-location-under-This-PC-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-the-network-location-under-This-PC-150x181.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, select the <strong>Disconnect<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/right-click-on-the-network-location-and-select-Disconnect-option.jpg\" alt=\"right-click-on-the-network-location-and-select-Disconnect-option\" class=\"wp-image-140157 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/right-click-on-the-network-location-and-select-Disconnect-option.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/right-click-on-the-network-location-and-select-Disconnect-option-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/right-click-on-the-network-location-and-select-Disconnect-option-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, reboot your system and see if the issue is fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-create-a-new-network-mapping\"><strong>#2 Create a New Network Mapping<\/strong><\/h3><p>Once you remove the existing network mapping, create a new one. Officially recommended by Microsoft, this method has proved to be the most effective solution for the problem. Follow the below-said steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access Windows File Explorer and go to This PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, go to the <strong>Computer <\/strong>tab in the Menu Bar and click <strong>Map network drive<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-Map-network-drive-from-Menu-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"select-Map-network-drive-from-Menu-Bar\" class=\"wp-image-140158 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-Map-network-drive-from-Menu-Bar.jpg 633w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-Map-network-drive-from-Menu-Bar-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-Map-network-drive-from-Menu-Bar-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select a drive letter in the <strong>Drive <\/strong>list and type the path of the folder or computer in the <strong>Folder<\/strong> box. You can also click <strong>Browse<\/strong> to find the folder or computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>&lsquo;Reconnect at sign-in&rsquo;<\/strong> to connect every time you sign in to your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Choose-Drive-letter-Browse-folder-and-click-Re-connect-at-sign-in.jpg\" alt=\"Choose-Drive-letter-Browse-folder-and-click-Re-connect--at--sign-in\" class=\"wp-image-140159 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Choose-Drive-letter-Browse-folder-and-click-Re-connect-at-sign-in.jpg 613w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Choose-Drive-letter-Browse-folder-and-click-Re-connect-at-sign-in-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Choose-Drive-letter-Browse-folder-and-click-Re-connect-at-sign-in-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finally, click <strong>Finish<\/strong> to complete the network drive mapping process and see if the issue&rsquo;s fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-remap-the-network-drive-with-command-prompt\"><strong>#3 Remap the Network Drive with Command Prompt<\/strong><\/h3><p>Another way to fix the error is by remapping the network drive with the Command Prompt utility. Follow the given instructions to do so.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Command Prompt (CMD) as administrator, and then in the elevated window, type <strong>net use D \/delete and<\/strong> hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. (<strong>Replace D:<\/strong> with the drive letter you want to remove.)<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/run-net-use-D-delete-command.jpg\" alt=\"run-net-use-D-delete-command\" class=\"wp-image-140160 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/run-net-use-D-delete-command.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/run-net-use-D-delete-command-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/run-net-use-D-delete-command-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thereafter, remap the drive using <strong>net use D: \\\\server\\share \/user:username password<\/strong> command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure you replace the drive letter with the network drive you wish to remap, along with user and username password details.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/run-net-use-D-server-shar-user-username-password-command.jpg\" alt=\"run-net-use-D-server-shar-user-username-password-command\" class=\"wp-image-140161 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/run-net-use-D-server-shar-user-username-password-command.jpg 601w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/run-net-use-D-server-shar-user-username-password-command-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/run-net-use-D-server-shar-user-username-password-command-150x44.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure><p>Once done, close the window and see if the error is fixed.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-re-assign-the-drive-letter\"><strong>#4 Re-assign the drive letter<\/strong><\/h3><p>This method has also helped many users in resolving the error. Re-assigning or changing the drive letter may also help with issues, such as app crashing, unrecognized drive, etc., caused by similar drive letters. Follow the below steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Disk Management<\/strong> from the <strong>Start Menu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-disk-management-from-the-start-menu.jpg\" alt=\"open-disk-management-from-the-start-menu\" class=\"wp-image-140162 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-disk-management-from-the-start-menu.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-disk-management-from-the-start-menu-109x300.jpg 109w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-disk-management-from-the-start-menu-150x413.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There, select the drive for which you want to re-assign the letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the drive and select <strong>Change Drive Letter and Paths.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, select <strong>Change<\/strong> to proceed further.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/click-Change-to-change-drive-letter.jpg\" alt=\"click-Change-to-change-drive-letter\" class=\"wp-image-140163 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/click-Change-to-change-drive-letter.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/click-Change-to-change-drive-letter-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/click-Change-to-change-drive-letter-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the drive letter from the drop-down list.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"377\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-drive-letter-from-drop-down-list-against-assign-the-following-drive-letter.jpg\" alt=\"select-drive-letter-from-drop-down-list--against-assign-the-following-drive-letter\" class=\"wp-image-140165 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-drive-letter-from-drop-down-list-against-assign-the-following-drive-letter.jpg 377w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-drive-letter-from-drop-down-list-against-assign-the-following-drive-letter-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/select-drive-letter-from-drop-down-list-against-assign-the-following-drive-letter-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finally, click <strong>OK<\/strong> to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"376\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/click-OK-to-assign-the-new-drive-letter.jpg\" alt=\"click-OK-to-assign-the-new-drive-letter\" class=\"wp-image-140164 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/click-OK-to-assign-the-new-drive-letter.jpg 376w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/click-OK-to-assign-the-new-drive-letter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/click-OK-to-assign-the-new-drive-letter-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/figure><p>Finally, close the window and see if the problem is solved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-enable-file-and-printer-sharing\"><strong>#5 Enable File and Printer Sharing<\/strong><\/h3><p>Sometimes, enabled firewall protection can interfere with the printer and file-sharing process. The conflicts arising from such interference could result in &lsquo;the local device name is already in use error. But don&rsquo;t worry. You can enable the file and printer sharing in the firewall settings. For the Windows Firewall program, use the following steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> from Windows Search.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-control-panel-from-Windows-search.jpg\" alt=\"open-control-panel-from-Windows-search\" class=\"wp-image-140166 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-control-panel-from-Windows-search.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-control-panel-from-Windows-search-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-control-panel-from-Windows-search-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you see all the Control Panel items, look for <strong>Windows Defender Firewall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-Windows-Defender-Firewall.jpg\" alt=\"open-Windows-Defender-Firewall\" class=\"wp-image-140167 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-Windows-Defender-Firewall.jpg 753w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-Windows-Defender-Firewall-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/open-Windows-Defender-Firewall-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, click <strong>Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, click <strong>Change Settings<\/strong> and then click <strong>Public<\/strong> checkbox against <strong>File and Printer Sharing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Change-File-and-Printer-Sharing-Settings-to-Public.jpg\" alt=\"Change-File-and-Printer-Sharing-Settings-to-Public\" class=\"wp-image-140168 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Change-File-and-Printer-Sharing-Settings-to-Public.jpg 606w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Change-File-and-Printer-Sharing-Settings-to-Public-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Change-File-and-Printer-Sharing-Settings-to-Public-150x109.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to complete the process and save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"note-alert\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> For those using third-party firewall protections, you&rsquo;re recommended to refer to their respective user manuals o find the settings to enable it.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-remove-the-mountpoints-registry-key\"><strong>#6 Remove the MountPoints Registry Key<\/strong><\/h3><p>Delete the MountPoints registry Key in the Registry Editor if the error persists. This registry key saves the data about USB and other removable media drives. Removing it can help you fix conflicts in the drive letter assigning process.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table note-alert\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Try this method as a last resort since modifying the registry needs utmost care. One mistake can crash your entire system and put your data at risk. Therefore, take a backup of your system data before trying this method. In the event of data loss, you can still recover your important files using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional data recovery software<\/a><\/figure><p>Follow the given steps carefully:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Run<\/strong> dialog box by pressing <strong>Windows + R<\/strong>, type <strong>regedit<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/type-regedit-in-run-dialog-box-image9.jpg\" alt=\"type-regedit-in-run-dialog-box-image9\" class=\"wp-image-84733 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/type-regedit-in-run-dialog-box-image9.jpg 395w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/type-regedit-in-run-dialog-box-image9-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the path &ndash; <strong>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Follow-path-HKEY_CURRENT_USER-Software-Microsoft-Windows-in-registry-editor.jpg\" alt=\"Follow-path-HKEY_CURRENT_USER-Software-Microsoft-Windows-in-registry-editor\" class=\"wp-image-140171 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Follow-path-HKEY_CURRENT_USER-Software-Microsoft-Windows-in-registry-editor.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Follow-path-HKEY_CURRENT_USER-Software-Microsoft-Windows-in-registry-editor-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Follow-path-HKEY_CURRENT_USER-Software-Microsoft-Windows-in-registry-editor-150x144.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, expand <strong>Windows<\/strong> and go to <strong>CurrentVersion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"462\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Expand-Windows-box-and-select-CurrentVersion.jpg\" alt=\"Expand-Windows-box-and-select-CurrentVersion\" class=\"wp-image-140172 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Expand-Windows-box-and-select-CurrentVersion.jpg 462w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Expand-Windows-box-and-select-CurrentVersion-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Expand-Windows-box-and-select-CurrentVersion-150x110.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the next prompt, expand <strong>CurrentVersion &gt;<\/strong> <strong>Explorer<\/strong>, and thereafter select <strong>MountPoints2.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Expand-CurrentVersion-Explorer-and-then-click-MountPoints2.jpg\" alt=\"Expand-CurrentVersion-Explorer-and-then-click-MountPoints2\" class=\"wp-image-140173 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Expand-CurrentVersion-Explorer-and-then-click-MountPoints2.jpg 664w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Expand-CurrentVersion-Explorer-and-then-click-MountPoints2-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Expand-CurrentVersion-Explorer-and-then-click-MountPoints2-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>MountPoints2<\/strong> and select <strong>Delete<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close the registry editor and see if the <strong>&lsquo;local device name is already in use&rsquo;<\/strong> error is fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The &lsquo;local device name is already in use&rsquo; error can be fixed with the methods given in this blog. While troubleshooting the error, take care of the notes\/cautions provided here to avoid any unexpected system crash or data loss. 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