DOCUMENT:Q135161  17-DEC-2000  [win95x]
TITLE   :Cannot Run Program Using UNC Path in Run Dialog Box
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to start a program by typing a Universal Naming Convention (UNC)
path in the Run dialog box, you may receive an error message stating that the
program, or one of its components, cannot be found.

CAUSE
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Many 16-bit programs do not work with a UNC path. Such programs may fail to open
required files.

RESOLUTION
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Map a network drive to the server containing the program. Then, run the program
by using the mapped drive letter instead of the UNC path.

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