Article ID: 149912
Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
This article was previously published under Q149912
SYMPTOMS
An alias for an application, file, or folder located on a Windows NT server can be created on a Macintosh client desktop. If the path to the original file that the alias is associated with is deleted, corrupted, or moved, the following error message appears:
CAUSE
This error usually occurs when the application or file has been moved or the "Shared volume name" has been changed. This can be determined by selecting the alias on the Macintosh desktop and clicking Get Info on the File menu. The window contains a field called "Original," which represents the path to the original file or application.
Make sure the path is still valid and the application or file for which the alias was created is still there. This can be done by manually mounting the volume and running the application or file. If the path is different you can either:
- Correct the path to the file by editing the Volume or Folder names to reflect what is listed by the alias.
-or-
- Delete the alias and re create it using the current path to the file.
The original path reflected in the Get Info window on the Macintosh cannot be edited. The alias must be re-created.
For additional information on Macintosh aliases, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
102740Macintosh Alias Does Not Use Microsoft UAM
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