Microsoft KB Archive/218852

= Using Pconsole.exe and Pserver.exe Netware Tools Removes Mapped Drives =

Article ID: 218852

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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This article was previously published under Q218852



SYMPTOMS
When you view your mapped network drives in Windows Explorer after you use the real-mode NetWare tools Pconsole.exe or Pserver.exe, the drives are no longer available.



CAUSE
This issue occurs because the process of quitting the Netware Printer tools clears the Network drive mappings.

NOTE: This problem only occurs if IPX is the only protocol installed on your computer.



RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, use either of the following methods:

Method 1
If you are using logon scripts to establish the connection, log off and then log on to re-established the connection to the network drives.

Method 2
Manually re-create the connection to the network drives by using the net use command.



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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