Unable to Log On Using Service for NetWare Directory Services (262349)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q262349

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to log on to a Novell NetWare network with Client for NetWare and Service for NetWare Directory Services installed, you may receive the following error message:
You are not logged into the directory tree treename. The user name is not valid for this context and tree. You can try guest for default access.
This error message may be displayed even when you try to log on as Administrator.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your workstation default context setting under the Service for NetWare Directory Services properties is incorrect. For example, if your workstation default context setting is O=(organization), change it to the following setting:

Container.Organization.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about this issue, refer to page 803 in the Microsoft Windows 98 Resource Kit.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kb3rdPartyNetClient kberrmsg kbprb KB262349
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