The error message “No more connections can be made to this computer” usually appears when too many users are connected to a shared network computer at the same time. Windows computers have a limit on the number of users who can access shared folders, printers, or files simultaneously.
When that limit is reached, any new user who tries to connect will see this message and will not be able to access the network computer.
This problem commonly happens in offices where many people connect to the same system for shared files.
Why This Error Happens
There are several common reasons why this issue appears on a network computer:
- Too many users are connected at the same time
- Old or inactive network sessions are still running
- Users disconnecting without logging out
- Windows connection limit reached
Most standard Windows versions allow only around 20 simultaneous network connections.
Method 1: Restart The Network Computer
The simplest way to fix this issue is to restart the computer that is sharing the files.
Steps to restart the network computer:
- Go to the computer that hosts the shared folder or network drive.
- Click the Start menu.
- Select the Power option.
- Click Restart.
Restarting clears all active connections and allows users to connect again.
Method 2: Disconnect Inactive Network Sessions
Sometimes users connect to shared folders but never properly disconnect. These sessions remain active and count toward the connection limit.
Steps to remove inactive sessions:
- Go to the network computer.
- Right-click This PC.
- Click Manage.
- Open Computer Management.
- Click Shared Folders.
- Select Sessions.
- Right-click on any inactive session.
- Click Close Session.
This will free up connection slots for new users.
Method 3: Clear Connections Using Command Prompt
You can also remove all active network sessions using Command Prompt.
Steps to clear connections:
- Click Start and search for Command Prompt.
- Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
net session
This will show all connected users.
- To remove all sessions, type:
net session /delete
- Press Enter.
All network connections will be cleared, and users can reconnect.
Method 4: Manage Network Usage
If many people regularly access the same computer, the connection limit can often be reached. In that case, you may need to manage how users connect.
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Some useful tips include:
- Ask users to disconnect after finishing their work
- Avoid keeping network drives connected all day
- Use a dedicated file server if many users need access
The “No more connections can be made to this computer” error on a network computer usually happens when the Windows connection limit is reached. Restarting the host computer, closing inactive sessions, or clearing connections using Command Prompt can quickly solve the issue and allow users to reconnect without problems.
