Cannot Use Backslash to Change Drives |
Q104430
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1
SYMPTOMS
The Windows NT Command Prompt (CMD.EXE) does not allow you to use a backslash key (\) to change drives. If you type D:\ at the command prompt to change to the D drive, the following message appears:
The name specified is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
In MS-DOS versions 5.0 and 6.0, you can change drives in this manner.
RESOLUTION
Simply do not use the backslash key. Type D: instead of D:\.
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Last Reviewed: October 27, 2000 |
