Web Sharing Tab Missing in Windows NT Explorer (246495)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Personal Web Server 4.0 for NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q246495
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SYMPTOMS

In Windows NT Explorer or My Computer, you can share folders through the use of the Web Sharing tab when Personal Web Server (on Windows NT Workstation) or Internet Information Server (on Windows NT Server) is installed. If this tab is missing, a required dynamic link library (DLL) file is either corrupt or unregistered.

CAUSE

The file W3ext.dll is unregistered.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem: from a command prompt, type regsvr32 w3ext.dll.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/23/2005
Keywords:kbpending kbprb KB246495
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