PC Rmt: Err Msg: Directory Specified Not Remote...

ID: Q80270


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Mail Remote for MS-DOS, versions 2.1, 3.0


SYMPTOMS

When updating Remote Mail for Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, the following error message will appear if the specified directory is missing key files:

Directory specified is not a Microsoft Mail Remote database.


CAUSE

The specified path must have a CONNECT.GLB or CONNECT.MAI file of 695 bytes. If this file is missing, the Install program will not update the Remote Mail.


RESOLUTION

If the file is missing or damaged, take the following steps to create a new one:

  1. Run the Install program, and install a new copy of Remote Mail to another directory.


  2. Copy the CONNECT.MAI file from the new installation of Remote Mail to the old Remote Mail directory.


  3. Run the Install program again and specify the old Remote Mail directory.


Additional query words: 2.10 3.00 err msg error message

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Version : MS-DOS:2.1,3.0
Platform : MS-DOS
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Last Reviewed: November 10, 1999
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