Microsoft KB Archive/133254

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Error Connecting to Microsoft and NetWare Servers with Same Name

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Q133254

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.1, 3.5, 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.1, 3.5, 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

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SYMPTOMS
If you already have a connection to a NetWare server from a Windows for Workgroups 3.11 computer through the Gateway Service for NetWare (GSNW) and attempt to connect to a Microsoft network computer with the same computer name, the following error message appears:

Invalid Network Name

If you already have a connection to a Microsoft network computer and attempt to connect to a NetWare server with the same computer name through GSNW, the following error message appears on a computer running Windows for Workgroups:

Invalid network resource specified.

Make sure you have a valid resource and sufficient rights to continue.

CAUSE
This problem occurs when a NetWare server and a Windows NT Server have the same computer name.

RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, change the Windows NT Server or the NetWare server computer name.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 workstation wfw wfwg prodnt

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