Shared Resources Disappear After NT Is Rebooted

 Last reviewed: July 23, 1996
Article ID: Q151881
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

After you install Windows NT and arrange for the sharing of file and/or printer resources, the shares disappear when you reboot the system.

CAUSE

This problem may be caused by an automatic Daylight Savings Time feature enabled in the system BIOS.

WORKAROUND

Disable the automatic Daylight Savings Time feature.

NOTE: This problem and workaround are specifically related to the 486PVT-IO motherboard manufactured by FIC with Award BIOS version 5.162w2, but may apply to other motherboards as well.

The 486PVT-IO motherboard is manufactured by FIC, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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Last reviewed: July 23, 1996
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