Network Connection to Macintosh Alias Could Not Be Found

- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51 - Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51

• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

An alias for an application, file, or folder located on a Windows NT server can be created on a Macintosh client desktop. If the path to the original file that the alias is associated with is deleted, corrupted, or moved, the following error message appears:

   The alias "Alias Title" could not be opened, because the shared disk
   "Shared volume name," which contains the original item, could not be
   found on the network.

CAUSE

This error usually occurs when the application or file has been moved or the "Shared volume name" has been changed. This can be determined by selecting the alias on the Macintosh desktop and clicking Get Info on the File menu. The window contains a field called "Original," which represents the path to the original file or application.

Make sure the path is still valid and the application or file for which the alias was created is still there. This can be done by manually mounting the volume and running the application or file. If the path is different you can either:

• Correct the path to the file by editing the Volume or Folder names to reflect what is listed by the alias.

  -or-

• Delete the alias and re create it using the current path to the file.

For additional information on Macintosh aliases, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q102740
   TITLE     : Macintosh Alias Does Not Use Microsoft UAM