Cannot Connect to DFS Leaf a Second Time If Server Is a NetWare Server (193121)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
This article was previously published under Q193121

SYMPTOMS

If an attempt is made to connect to a Distributed File System (Dfs) leaf a second time, the following error message occurs if the referral points to a Novell NetWare server:

The Network Name Cannot Be Found

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the Multiple UNC (uniform naming convention) Provider (MUP) is using the wrong redirector to process the request.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://support.microsoft.com/directory/overview.asp


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/23/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB193121
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