Have to connect to Networked PC via IP address

[Willie Heckaslyke]

Hi all

I've got a problem with my new(ish) MBA. My Network shows my desktop windows PC that I've previously connected to in the past, but now, when double-clicking to connect to it, it errors saying 'connection failed'. If I then try the 'connect as...' button it comes up with another message saying the server no longer exists, is unavailable etc, etc...

If I use cmd+K and enter the IP address of the PC, it works OK. How can I get Finder to do a fresh scan of the network as it seems to be 'remembering' the last time it was connected??

Thanks for any help...

 

[Willie Heckaslyke]

It's to do with my Nord VPN.

I have to disconnect from Nord on my PC then the Mac can connect to it. Once connected, I can then re-enable Nord on the PC and can still browse the folders, drives etc. Not ideal but...