File Path Error During Setup of Certificate Server

ID: Q184314


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Certificate Server version 1.0
  • Microsoft Internet Information Server version 4.0


SUMMARY


SYMPTOMS

When you run Setup for Microsoft Certificate Server version 1.0, the following error message may appear:

You must enter the full path of a directory, starting with a drive letter and :


CAUSE

A UNC path cannot be used to point to the shared folder. For example:

\\servername\share

Using this path will elicit the above error message.


WORKAROUND

In order to resolve this issue, use a path similar to the following:

C:\winnt\certs

Keywords :
Version : WINNT:1.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: May 5, 1999
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