Microsoft KB Archive/151398

= "The handle is invalid" Error Using Server Tools and WFW =

Article ID: 151398

Article Last Modified on 11/14/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11

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This article was previously published under Q151398



SYMPTOMS
When you use Server Tools for Windows NT on a Windows for Workgroups (WFWG) client, a user may see the following error when trying to use User Manager or Server Manager:

The Handle is invalid.



CAUSE
This error may occur if the Windows for Workgroups workstation is running ODI drivers.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem and still use ODI drivers, add directhost=no under the [network] section of the System.ini file of the Windows for Workgroups client.

Keywords: kbnetwork KB151398

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