Failed FPNW Logon Attempt Maps to F:\

• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 and 4.0
• Microsoft File and Print Services for NetWare version 3.51 and 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Login.exe file from Microsoft File and Print Services for NetWare (FPNW) version 3.51 and 4.0, and you fail in an attempt to log on to a Novell server, the failed attempt will root map the Novell server's login area to F:\. This becomes a problem if a Novell login script expects to be in and at a certain drive and directory prompt, such as F:\LOGIN.

Normally, Novell NETX shell behavior is not to root map the login area, even in the case of logon failure. With a Novell NETX shell running on a DOS 6.x computer, Novell's Login.exe would normally, in the event of a logon failure, leave the user at the login area prompt, usually F:\LOGIN. You would then be able to change out of this directory to another directory, such as F:\PUBLIC. However, this is not how FPNW'S Login.exe file operates.

CAUSE

The cause of this problem is currently under investigation.

RESOLUTION

Ensure that all logon attempts using FPNW'S Login.exe program supply a valid user name and password to avoid a possible failure in the execution of the user's Novell logon script.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.