Event Error 2022: Server Unable To Find a Free Connection

• Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
• Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0
• Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

After you share a Gateway Service for NetWare (GSNW) session, the following event log appears in the Event Viewer when a Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 client computer attempts to connect to the Windows NT server share:

   Event ID: 2022
   Source: SRV
   Type: Error
   Description: The server was unable to find a free connection
   <number> times in the last <seconds> seconds.

To work around this problem, you can modify the registry.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

1. Run the Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

2. From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following subkey:

         \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters
   

3. On the Edit menu, click Add Value.

4. Add the following:

         Value Name:   MaxFreeConnections
         Data Type:    REG_DWORD
         Data:         8
   
         Value Name:   MaxWorkItems
         Data Type:    REG_DWORD
         Data:         255
   
         NOTE: The maximum number for Work Items is 512. You should use
         255 first, and then increase it as needed, up to a maximum of 512.
   
   

5. Quit Registry Editor.

6. At the command prompt, type the following:

         net config server /autodisconnect:-1
   

   NOTE: Be sure you do not type a space between the ":" and "-1" or a syntax error occurs.

7. Shut down and restart Windows NT.