FileBot not recognizing network folder on Windows 11

[sophia2005]

Hi everyone,
I am using FileBot on Windows 11 and am having trouble accessing a shared folder on my local network (NAS). When I select the path via \\192.168.x.x\shared, FileBot does not recognize the content, while Windows Explorer opens normally.

Has anyone encountered a similar situation? Do I need to adjust the access rights or configure anything special in FileBot to work with network drives?

Thanks, everyone, in advance!

[rednoah]

When I select the path via \\192.168.x.x\shared, FileBot does not recognize the content, while Windows Explorer opens normally.

Are you selecting files and dragging-n-dropping them into FileBot? Are you using the Load button and then selecting a network share root via the File Dialog? Have you tried selecting specific files / specific folders other than the share root?

Do I need to adjust the access rights or configure anything special in FileBot to work with network drives?

Not really. FileBot uses UNC file paths just like any other file path. Windows itself takes care of listing files / performing file operations / etc.


That said, if UNC network file paths are not working for you for one reason or another, then you can always try a mapped network drive instead.