TPstart Fails to Run Applications if Path Name Contains Blanks (235866)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SNA Server 2.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 2.1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 2.11
  • Microsoft SNA Server 2.11 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 2.11 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP3
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP4
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 SP2
This article was previously published under Q235866

SYMPTOMS

TPstart fails to run TPs (Transaction Programs) that reside in a path containing blanks. For example, "c:\Program Files\...." would exhibit this problem.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for SNA Server version 4.0. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

215838 How to Obtain the Latest SNA Server Version 4.0 Service Pack

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, move the transaction program to a path without spaces, or use the short file name (for example, progr~1).

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section of this article. This problem was first corrected in SNA Server version 4.0 Service Pack 3.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/24/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbfix kbQFE kbsna400sp3fix KB235866
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