Err Msg Using %USERNAME% Followed by a Character: The home dir

 Last reviewed: July 21, 1995
Article ID: Q132043
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51

SYMPTOMS

When you run User Manager and enter a home directory path that uses one or more characters after the %<variable>% string, the following error message appears: 

   The home directory <Directory Path> for <User Name> could not be
   created. The user account has been updated. You must create the
   Home Directory manually.
For example, this problem occurs when you attempt to put your home directory on a hidden share (\\SERVER\%USERNAME%$), or you attempt to put your home directory on a share with an extension (\\SERVER\%USERNAME%.XXX).

WORKAROUND

Currently, you can work around this problem only by not using the %USERNAME% variable if additional characters need to follow it to complete the share name.

KBCategory: kbnetwork
KBSubcategory: ntutil
Additional reference words: 3.50 3.51 prodnt

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Last reviewed: July 21, 1995
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