Error Connecting to Microsoft and NetWare Servers with Same Name

 Last reviewed: September 9, 1996
Article ID: Q133254
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

If you already have a connection to a NetWare server from a Windows for Workgroups 3.11 computer through the Gateway Service for NetWare (GSNW) and attempt to connect to a Microsoft network computer with the same computer name, the following error message appears: 

   Invalid Network Name
If you already have a connection to a Microsoft network computer and attempt to connect to a NetWare server with the same computer name through GSNW, the following error message appears on a computer running Windows for Workgroups: 

   Invalid network resource specified.
   Make sure you have a valid resource and
   sufficient rights to continue.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when a NetWare server and a Windows NT Server have the same computer name.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, change the Windows NT Server or the NetWare server computer name.

KBCategory: kbnetwork
KBSubcategory: ntinterop
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 3.50 3.51 workstation wfw wfwg prodnt



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Last reviewed: September 9, 1996
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