Problems Connecting to a Windows 98-Based Network Share

• Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

When you try to connect to a Windows 98-based network share of the Windows, Windows\System, or Program Files folder from a Windows 95 or Windows NT-based computer with Active Desktop enabled, you may receive one of the following messages:

• Warning
  Modifying the contents of this folder may cause your programs to stop working correctly. To view the contents of this folder, click Show Files.



• Warning
  To add or remove programs, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then click Add/Remove programs.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, click Show Files.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: 95

Keywords          : kbenv kbnetwork win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb 

Last Reviewed: February 2, 1999