Trailing Space in Domain Name Causes Password Prompt (220977)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q220977

SYMPTOMS

After you log on to the network normally, you may be prompted for network passwords when you make connections to a network resource. You may receive any of the following messages:
The password is invalid for \\server\share. For more information, contact your network administrator. Type the password for \\server\share.
You must supply a password to make this connection.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if there was a trailing space after the domain name on the login screen.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue:
  1. Click Start, and then click Log Off.
  2. Click Yes.
  3. Type the domain name in the Windows login screen again.
  4. Log in normally.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbnetwork kbprb KB220977
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