We have a Folder Redirection policy in our domain that redirects the Desktop and Documents folders to a network share (\\fileserver\users$). For about 10% of users on Windows 11 23H2, the folders fail to redirect on login with error ID 112 in the event log, leaving local folders. This is intermittent—logging off and on sometimes fixes it.
Environment:
– DCs: 2x Windows Server 2022 (fully patched)
– File Server: Windows Server 2022, same subnet
– Clients: Windows 11 23H2, build 22631.xx
– GPO: User Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Folder Redirection
Troubleshooting done:
1. Verified share (\\fileserver\users$) and NTFS permissions are correct (Authenticated Users = Full Control on share, user = owner of their folder).
2. Checked gpresult /r on an affected client—the policy applies successfully.
3. No relevant errors on the DC or file server logs. Network connectivity is stable (no packet loss).
Specific question: Could this be a timing issue with drive mapping or network resource availability during logon? Should we implement a logon script delay or use “Wait for network” policy, and if so, what’s the current best practice?
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