SNACFG Fails To Create Print Session When a PDT Is Specified (180664)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q180664

SYMPTOMS

When using the SNACFG command line utility to create an SNA Server printer session, it may fail with the following error message if a PDT file is specified and includes spaces in the name (for example, Active Setup Log.PDT):
Line No. 1: Error - Bad option specified

CAUSE

The SNACFG utility does not correctly parse the PDT file name when spaces are included in the file name itself.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server versions 3.0, 3.0 SP1, 3.0 SP2, and 4.0.

This problem was corrected in the latest SNA Server version 3.0 U.S. Service Pack. For information on obtaining this Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

A supported fix for SNA Server version 4.0 is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:3/17/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbfix KB180664
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