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Fix: ERROR_SUBST_TO_JOIN 141 (0x8D)
Restart your computer to refresh the drive mappings
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Published onOctober 22, 2024
published onOctober 22, 2024
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The ERROR_SUBST_TO_JOIN 141 (0x8D) with an error message:The system tried to SUBST a drive to a directory on a joined drive, means that the system has attempted to use the SUBST command to assign a drive letter to a directory located in a drive that has already been joined using the NET USE command or other similar method.
The error occurs because you are not supposed to map a drive letter to a directory that ispart of a networked drive. To fix the issue, restart your computer, as it can clear temporary issues, and refresh the drive mappings.
How can I fix the ERROR_SUBST_TO_JOIN 141 (0x8D)?
1. Check the existing mappings
2. Try using a different drive letter
3. Remove the existing mapping
4. Check the drive status
To conclude, the ERROR_SUBST_TO_JOIN 141 (0x8D) issue can be fixed by checking the existing mappings, reviewing the drive status or removing the existing mappings on your device.
Don’t forget to check outall the reasons for BSoD occurrenceso that you can take precautions and avoid these errors from reappearing. We have covered another BSoD issue,Error_not_joined, so read this guide to learn more about it. Before you leave, check out this guide onERROR_NOT_SUBSTED 137 (0x89), a similar BSoD issue.
Did we skip a step that helped you fix this BSoD issue? If so, feel free to share it with our readers in the comments section below, and we will add it to the list.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
