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

ID: Q197084

The information in this article applies to:

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 fix. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:

For information on obtaining the individual fix, 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:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/default.asp

NOTE: If this product was already installed on your computer when you purchased it from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and you need this fix, please call the Pay Per Incident number listed on the above Web site. If you contact Microsoft to obtain this fix, and if it is determined that you only require the fix you requested, no fee will be charged. However, if you request additional technical support, and if your no-charge technical support period has expired, or if you are not eligible for standard no-charge technical support, you may be charged a non-refundable fee.

For more information about eligibility for no-charge technical support, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q154871 Determining If You Are Eligible for No-Charge Technical Support


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.

Additional query words: 4.00 fpnw 


Keywords          : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 nt4sp5fix 
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Platform          : winnt 
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: May 5, 1999