Ambiguous Error Net Message ID: 3716 (105883)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q105883

SUMMARY

The content of Net Message ID:3716 is misleading and ambiguous. When you type NET HELPMSG 3716, you receive the following message:
EXPLANATION

You typed an invalid device name.

ACTION

Check the spelling of the device name. Valid device names are LPT1: to LPT9: and COM1: to COM9: for printers and communication devices, and A: to Z: for disk devices.

MORE INFORMATION

The above error message could lead you to believe that you can actually make a connection by typing the following

net use COMx: \\servername\sharename

or connect to a modem shared on another computer running Windows NT. These are not supported features under Windows NT.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbnetwork KB105883
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