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Here's how to Fix File Explorer crashes or freezes while accessing Mapped Network Drives on Windows 11/10.

Here are some things you can try to fix File Explorer crashes or freezes while accessing Mapped Network Drives on Windows:

1. **Restart your computer.** This may seem like a simple solution, but it can often fix minor problems that may be causing the error.
2. **Check for updates.** Make sure that your Windows operating system and your mapped network drives are up to date.
3. **Remap your network drives.** To do this, open File Explorer and navigate to **This PC**. Right-click on the mapped network drive and select **Map Network Drive**. In the **Map Network Drive** dialog box, make sure that the **Reconnect at logon** checkbox is checked.
4. **Disable Offline Files.** Offline Files is a feature that allows you to work on files even when you are not connected to the network. To disable Offline Files, open File Explorer and navigate to **This PC**. Right-click on the mapped network drive and select **Properties**. Click on the **Offline Files** tab and then uncheck the **Enable Offline Files** checkbox.
5. **Disable Fast Startup.** Fast Startup is a feature that allows your computer to start up faster by saving the state of your computer to your hard drive when you shut down. To disable Fast Startup, open **Control Panel** and then search for **power options**. Click on **Choose what the power buttons do** and then click on **Change settings that are currently unavailable**. Under **Shutdown settings**, uncheck the **Turn on fast startup (recommended)** checkbox.
6. **Run the DISM command.** DISM is a command-line tool that can be used to scan and repair Windows image files. To run the DISM command, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command:

```
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /Scanhealth
```

7. **Run the SFC command.** SFC is a command-line tool that can be used to scan and repair corrupted system files. To run the SFC command, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command:

```
Sfc /scannow
```

8. **Update your network adapter drivers.** Outdated network adapter drivers can sometimes cause problems with network connectivity. To update your network adapter drivers, go to the website of the manufacturer of your network adapter and download the latest drivers for your specific adapter.
9. **Contact your network administrator.** If you have tried all of the above and you are still having problems, you can contact your network administrator for help. They may be able to help you identify and fix the problem.

i. File Explorer is a vital part of Windows, but it can sometimes freeze. Here are a few things you can do to fix File Explorer from freezing:

1. Restart your computer. This may seem like a simple solution, but it can often fix minor problems that may be causing the error.
2. Check for updates. Make sure that your Windows operating system and File Explorer are up to date.
3. Disable third-party extensions. Third-party extensions can sometimes cause problems with File Explorer. To disable third-party extensions, open File Explorer and click on the **View** tab. Under **Show/hide**, uncheck the **Extensions** checkbox.
4. Run the DISM command. DISM is a command-line tool that can be used to scan and repair Windows image files. To run the DISM command, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command:

```
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /Scanhealth
```

5. Run the SFC command. SFC is a command-line tool that can be used to scan and repair corrupted system files. To run the SFC command, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command:

```
Sfc /scannow
```

6. Update your graphics drivers. Outdated graphics drivers can sometimes cause problems with File Explorer. To update your graphics drivers, go to the website of the manufacturer of your graphics card and download the latest drivers for your specific card.
7. Run a virus scan. A virus infection can sometimes cause problems with File Explorer. To run a virus scan, use a reputable antivirus program.
8. Reset File Explorer. To reset File Explorer, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command:

```
net stop explorer
```

Then, type the following command to restart File Explorer:

```
net start explorer
```

9. Reinstall Windows. If you have tried all of the above and you are still having problems, you can reinstall Windows. This will remove any corrupt files or settings that may be causing the problem.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have other requests or questions.