Banyan Err Msg: File Volume "" Is Not Available

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q86369
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When running Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 on a Banyan Vines network, you may receive the following error message: 

   File Volume "" is not available.

CAUSE

This error message is caused by the Banyan Vines network drivers not properly safe-guarding against disconnecting drives that are currently in use. On a LAN Manager or Novell network, you are not allowed to disconnect from a network drive on which you have an open file.

MORE INFORMATION

The Banyan drivers will also allow you to disconnect from a shared copy of Windows while running Windows.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kberrmsg kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win31
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 4.11 3rdparty err msg

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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