Drive Mapped at MS-DOS Prompt Not Recognized in File Manager

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q87242
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

If you map a drive at a command prompt using MS-DOS Prompt on a Novell network, the drive will not be recognized in File Manager if the NWShare Handles option is not selected in the Control Panel Networks option. After mapping a drive at a command prompt using MS-DOS Prompt and then exiting MS- DOS Prompt, the mapped drive will be lost.

CAUSE

This situation occurs because the NWShare Handles option is not activated, which sets all virtual machines to independent mapping. Independent mapping does not affect other virtual machines (VMs). The default for the "NWShare Handles" is false (unmarked).

RESOLUTION

To initialize global mapping in a virtual machine (VM):

  1. Run Control Panel.

  2. Choose the Network icon.

  3. In the 386 Enhanced Section, select the option NWShare Handles.

  4. Choose OK to save settings.

Now, if you map a drive at a command prompt using MS-DOS Prompt, File Manager will recognize the drive because the mapping has been made global.

The Novell products included here are manufactured Novell, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win31
Additional reference words: nwshare vm share handles 3.10 3.11 3rdparty

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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