NET VIEW Command Does Not List Novell NetWare Print Queues

• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

On a system running Windows 95 with the Microsoft Client for Novell Networks installed, performing a NET VIEW \\<NOVELL SERVER> command from an MS-DOS prompt does not list the print queues.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if you are not logged on to the Novell server. The Microsoft Client for Novell Networks must have read access to the PRINT_QUEUES information in the Novell server's bindery in order to display the print queues.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, log on to the Novell server first, then use the NET VIEW command to view the print queues on that server.

To list the print queues:

1. From an MS-DOS prompt, type the following command

         net use <drive letter>: \\<novell server>\<share name>
   

2. Type your logon name when prompted.

3. Type your logon password when prompted.

4. Type the following command:

         net view \\<novell server>
   

MORE INFORMATION

The ability to perform a NET VIEW command is one benefit of using the Microsoft Client for Novell Networks. The "Novell NetWare Client for Workstation Shell 3.x or Above" uses the IPX or IPXODI protocol. Performing a NET VIEW command from an MS-DOS prompt does not work correctly with the Novell clients installed.

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