Microsoft KB Archive/164100

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Cannot Insert File w/ Link Attachment To Original File Option

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Q164100

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you are using Microsoft Exchange or Windows Messaging in Windows 95, if you attempt to insert a file into a new mail message with the Link Attachment As Original File option, you may receive the following error message:

You must enter the \\computername\sharename followed by the path and filename of the file that you wish to insert as a linked attachment

CAUSE
This problem occurs when you select a local file that is not on a shared network resource without using the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) format (\\ \ \ \ ).

RESOLUTION
To insert a file using the Link Attachment To Original File option, use one of the following methods:


 * In the File Name box, specify the file using the UNC format.
 * To access the file by browsing Network Neighborhood, follow these steps:


 * In the Look In box, click Network Neighborhood.
 * Double-click the computer you want to access, and then double-click the shared folder you want.
 * Click the file you want to link, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION
When you insert a file into a new message, you can use the Link Attachment As Original File option to insert a shortcut link to a file that will be accessed using the network. For other network users to access this file, the file must be located on a shared network resource either on the local computer or on a remote server that can be accessed using the UNC format.

Keywords : win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95