Error Message Occurs When You Use the Add Network Place Wizard (283190)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
This article was previously published under Q283190

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Add Network Place Wizard to add a network place, you may receive the following error message:
The folder you entered does not appear to be valid. Please choose another.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you typed only the server name (\\servername) in the Location box.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, type the server and share name in the Location box in the following format:

\\servername\sharename

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

In Microsoft Windows 2000, when you use the Add Network Place Wizard, type the server name, and then click Next, a list of available shares on that server is displayed. This feature has been changed in Windows XP. To see a list of available shares, type the server name, and then click Browse.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB283190
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