Network Neighborhood Cannot Open NFS Folders

Last reviewed: August 13, 1997
Article ID: Q155610

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you are attempting to view a folder on a remote computer using an NFS client using Network Neighborhood, you may receive the following error message:

   The filename, directory name or volume label syntax is incorrect

CAUSE

Windows NT Explorer cannot connect to some NFS volumes.

Some versions of NFS redirectors do not support deviceless connections, which is how the Windows NT Explorer implements opening folders.

RESOLUTION

You can work around this problem by mapping the NFS volume directly to a drive letter using either File Manager or the command line. The exact syntax and method will vary according to the NFS vendor. Please consult your documentation or vendor for the necessary syntax information.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : ntnetserv NTSrvWkst ntui kbnetwork kbui
Version : 4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kberrmsg

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Last reviewed: August 13, 1997
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