With GSNW, WinNT Client Cannot See All Files on NetWare Server

 Last reviewed: February 4, 1998
Article ID: Q177680
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When a Windows NT 4.0 client accesses files on a NetWare server through Gateway Services for NetWare (GSNW), and if there is a slow link between the Windows NT 4.0 client and GSNW, the Windows NT 4.0 client may not be able to see all the files in a directory on the NetWare server.

The problem does not appear when there is a LAN between the Windows NT client and GSNW. The problem does not appear with Windows NT 3.51 clients.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the fix mentioned below.

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. 

Keywords          : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 NTPROTOCOL NTSrvWkst
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Platform          : winnt
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: February 4, 1998
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