Changing Folder or Printer Name Loses Shared Status

 Last reviewed: August 8, 1996
Article ID: Q135216
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SUMMARY

If you rename a shared folder or printer, it is no longer shared.

MORE INFORMATION

Sharing information is stored in the registry under the folder or printer name. If you change the name of the folder or printer, it is no longer shared. Even if you rename the folder or printer to the same name, Windows 95 does not check to see if the new name matches the old name.

If you accidentally delete a folder or printer name, press ESC when you are prompted "You must specify a printer name." Pressing ESC at this prompt restores the original name and maintains the item's sharing status.

KBCategory: kbui
KBSubcategory: ntui prodnt svrwksta posfest win95
Additional reference words: 4.00 4.0 95

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Last reviewed: August 8, 1996
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