Windows Err Msg: The Directory Path for Shared Code Invalid

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q93225
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

It is not possible to run WordPerfect for Windows from a network server or from a shared network drive unless it has been specifically installed to do so. If a local installation of WordPerfect is executed remotely, the following error message occurs: 

   Error: The directory path for the shared code is invalid.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, the network administrator must use the INSTALL.EXE utility from WordPerfect for Windows to create a shared installation for use in a network environment.

For more information on this process, consult the WordPerfect documentation, or contact WordPerfect technical support.

WordPerfect is manufactured by WordPerfect Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kb3rdparty kbprb kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: win31 wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.1 3.10 err msg

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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