PreferredRedir=Full Default with NetWare 4 Secondary Network

• Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SUMMARY

If Novell NetWare version 4.0 is installed as a secondary network, the default real mode redirector for Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 is the full redirector, not the basic redirector.

MORE INFORMATION

If you use the basic redirector with NetWare 4.0 installed as a secondary network, you may experience the following problems after connecting to several network drives (using NET USE) and then disconnecting from one of the network drives (using NET USE /D):

• The Novell NetWare MAP command no longer functions. You cannot map any drive to a NetWare server.
• The list of redirected drives, viewable by typing NET USE, may not show all drives. For example, if you have three drives redirected, the NET USE command may show only two.
• After you stop the basic redirector and start the full redirector, persistent network connections may not be restored correctly. For example, a connection is not restored, and when you try to manually restore it, you receive an error message informing you that the local device is already in use even though the Novell MAP command and NET USE commands show that the drive letter is not in use.

RESOLUTION

To correct the above problems:

1. Edit your SYSTEM.INI file and ensure the [Network] section contains the following line:

         PreferredRedir=Full
   

2. Restart your computer and load the full redirector.