Err Msg: "The Network Path Was Not Found" When Using Server Manager

• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition
• Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0
• Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server versions 4.0, 4.0a, 4.5

SYMPTOMS

When you click commands from menus in Server Manager, the following error message may be displayed:

The network path was not found.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the selected computer is offline or not available. Computers that are offline are represented with a dimmed or grayed-out icon.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, click the name of the computer you wish to administer that is online. Then click commands from the Computer, MacFile, or FPNW menus.

MORE INFORMATION

The menu commands act on the computer selected in the list. When you start Server Manager, it defaults to administering the domain of the currently logged on user. Furthermore, the default computer selected is the first computer in the list, not the local computer. This default computer might be unavailable or offline.

Additional query words:

Keywords          : kberrmsg kbui 
Version           : winnt:4.0,4.0a,4.5
Platform          : winnt 
Issue type        : kbprb 

Last Reviewed: May 13, 1999