Microsoft KB Archive/283190

= Error Message Occurs When You Use the Add Network Place Wizard =

Article ID: 283190

Article Last Modified on 1/15/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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This article was previously published under Q283190





SYMPTOMS
When you use the Add Network Place Wizard to add a network place, you may receive the following error message:

The folder you entered does not appear to be valid. Please choose another.



CAUSE
This issue can occur if you typed only the server name (\\ ) in the Location box.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, type the server and share name in the Location box in the following format:

\\ \



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
In Microsoft Windows 2000, when you use the Add Network Place Wizard, type the server name, and then click Next, a list of available shares on that server is displayed. This feature has been changed in Windows XP. To see a list of available shares, type the server name, and then click Browse.

Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb KB283190

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