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== CAUSE == | == CAUSE == | ||
This error can be caused by typing | This error can be caused by typing "\\<servername>\"--without the quotation marks--(for example, "\\westlab\") in the Path box of the Connect Network Drive dialog box. You cannot enter a a trailing backslash (\) after the server name.<br /> | ||
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The trailing backslash is used when browsing in Windows for Workgroups, but this method is not available in Windows NT. | The trailing backslash is used when browsing in Windows for Workgroups, but this method is not available in Windows NT. | ||
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== RESOLUTION == | == RESOLUTION == | ||
To eliminate this error message, remove the trailing backslash from the server name (for example, | To eliminate this error message, remove the trailing backslash from the server name (for example, "\\westlab"). | ||
=== Steps to Reproduce Problem === | === Steps to Reproduce Problem === | ||
Latest revision as of 10:14, 20 July 2020
Article ID: 103396
Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q103396
SYMPTOMS
While trying to browse a server in File Manager in Windows NT, you may receive the following error message.
CAUSE
This error can be caused by typing "\\<servername>\"--without the quotation marks--(for example, "\\westlab\") in the Path box of the Connect Network Drive dialog box. You cannot enter a a trailing backslash (\) after the server name.
The trailing backslash is used when browsing in Windows for Workgroups, but this method is not available in Windows NT.
RESOLUTION
To eliminate this error message, remove the trailing backslash from the server name (for example, "\\westlab").
Steps to Reproduce Problem
- Open File Manager from the Main group.
- Select Disk and choose Connect Network Drive.
- Enter a server name in the Path box as follows: \\server\
- Choose OK.
You will receive the above error message.
Additional query words: wfw wfwg prodnt
Keywords: kbnetwork KB103396
