Browsing Shared Folders w/ IBM CA/400v3r1 Shows Local Drive

• Microsoft SNA Server, versions 2.1, 2.11, 3.0
  on the following platforms: NT

SYMPTOMS

The IBM Client Access, 400 Network Connections applet (icon titled Folders) contains a browse button that presents the available AS/400s. When you double-click one of the Systems (AS/400s), you should receive a list of the selected AS/400s shared folders. Instead, you will receive a list of directories on the local hard drive.

CAUSE

IBM CA/400 returns the incorrect drive if the Microsoft Windows 32-bit file access option is enabled.

WORKAROUND

To disable 32-bit File Access in Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, do the following:

1. In Control Panel, select the Enhanced icon.



2. Select the Virtual Memory button.



3. Select the Change button.



4. Clear the Use 32-Bit File Access option.



5. Shutdown and reboot Windows for Workgroups for the change to take effect.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem is not seen in IBM Client Access/400 v3r1m1.

Additional query words: prodsna Client Access IBM CA/400 CA\400 w

Keywords : kbusage ntnetserv
Version : WINDOWS:2.1,2.11,3.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :