Novell MAP ROOT and File Copy Errors

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q70212
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

Using the SETUP /N command to set up Microsoft Windows or Windows for Workgroups on a Novell NetWare workstation may fail if the Setup program is directed to an existing directory that has been mapped with the MAP command instead of using the MAP ROOT command.

When the ROOT MAP command is not used, the following error message is displayed: 

   ERROR #110 Cannot write to WIN.INI...

MORE INFORMATION

If the pre-existing directory is made a "mapped" drive under a directory where the user has no rights, Setup may:

  1. Return an "unknown file copy error" message.

  2. Attempt to create a "standalone" installation, replete with a system subdirectory.

  3. Stop responding (hang) when shifting to the graphics mode.

If the user has no rights in the subdirectory above the destination directory, the MAP ROOT command must be used.

The proper syntax is the same as used with the MAP command.

Example

   MAP ROOT H:=SERVER1\SYS:USER\JIM

REFERENCES

"NetWare DOS/Windows Workstation Update" booklet.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kb3rdparty kbref
KBSubcategory: win30 win31 wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.0 3.00 win30 wfwg 3.10 3.11

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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