Using Pconsole.exe and Pserver.exe Netware Tools Removes Mapped Drives (218852)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

This article was previously published under Q218852

SYMPTOMS

When you view your mapped network drives in Windows Explorer after you use the real-mode NetWare tools Pconsole.exe or Pserver.exe, the drives are no longer available.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because the process of quitting the Netware Printer tools clears the Network drive mappings.

NOTE: This problem only occurs if IPX is the only protocol installed on your computer.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use either of the following methods:

Method 1

If you are using logon scripts to establish the connection, log off and then log on to re-established the connection to the network drives.

Method 2

Manually re-create the connection to the network drives by using the net use command.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbnetwork kbprb kbui KB218852