Cannot Access Shares on a FPNW Server using Client32 v2.5 - 3.02 (197084)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0

This article was previously published under Q197084

SYMPTOMS

If you are using Novell Client32 version 2.5 - 3.02 with Windows NT Server running File and Print Services for NetWare (FPNW), and you will not be able to access shares or delete directories or files from the SYSVOLUME folder of the FPNW server. When accessing the server using Windows NT Explorer, the contents of the SYS volume are inaccessible. When a user clicks the SYS volume, the contents are not displayed or an error box will be generated stating to check the correct path or filename.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 5.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/23/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix KB197084