Shared Icon Does Not Appear in Windows NT Explorer After Sharing a Folder with a Long Filename (147224)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q147224 SYMPTOMS
When you share a folder with a long filename on a FAT partition, Windows NT
Explorer may not display the shared icon. Also, you cannot administer the
shared folder from Windows NT Explorer, but the share can be seen from
network clients.
CAUSE
This problem occurs when the path for the shared folder is stored in the
registry as a short filename (for example, C:\Progra~1). The path is stored
this way if the RunOnce registry option executed a file in the same folder
during the most recent reboot. The path specified for the RunOnce registry
option is also stored as a short filename (SFN). Explorer.exe does display
the shared icon if a SFN is used in the path to the shared folder.
RESOLUTION
Perform the following steps to resolve this problem:
- Type the following at a command prompt to delete the share:
net share <sharename> /d
where <sharename> is the path to the shared folder.
NOTE: For assistance with the NET SHARE command, please type the
following at a command prompt:
net share /? - Shut down and restart your computer.
- Use Windows NT Explorer to share the folder.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0. We are
researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
MORE INFORMATION
The RunOnce registry parameter is used to run an application one time when
you logon on the subsequent reboot. Primarily, setup programs use RunOnce
to perform tasks on subsequent reboots. RunOnce is documented in the
Windows NT Resource Kit.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/22/2002 |
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Keywords: | kbbug kbenv kbui KB147224 |
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