Cannot Run Delprof.exe Against Remote Computers on the Network (258232)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q258232

SYMPTOMS

When you try to run Delprof.exe against a remote computer on the network, the tool may not work.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when the remote computer name includes a hyphen or a space.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, upgrade your computer to Microsoft Windows 2000.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, change the remote computer name so that it does not contain a hyphen or a space.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Delprof.exe is included in the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Resource Kit.

When you start Delprof.exe from a command prompt and run it against a remote computer whose name contains a hyphen or a space, one of the following behaviors may occur:
  • If you do not type DELPROF in capital letters, Delprof.exe causes the online help to appear.
  • If you type DELPROF in capital letters, the tool may run but you are prompted to delete profiles on the local computer instead of the remote computer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kbprb kbWin2000FixNoSP KB258232
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