Error Message Accessing SMB Server on UNIX with "NET VIEW" or "NET USE" Command (258977)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q258977

SUMMARY

When you try to access a Server Message Block (SMB) server on Sun Solaris or other UNIX versions by using the net view or net use command from a Windows 2000-based computer, you may receive the following error message:
Error 1734: \\servername is not accessible. The array bounds are invalid.

MORE INFORMATION

The client is receiving an RPC_S_INVALID_BOUND error message from the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) that makes a call to the SMB (or Samba) server. If an SMB server on the UNIX server sends incorrect data in the RPC response, the client reports the error message listed in the "Symptoms" section.

Because of the strengthened error-checking mechanism in the Windows 2000 RPC run-time routine, the error is detected and reported to the user.

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and earlier versions ignore this error and continue without displaying an error message. Please check with the manufacturer for an updated version of SMB server that addresses this issue.

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:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg kbinfo kbUNIXService KB258977
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