File Manager Is Not Included with Windows 2000

ID: Q239643

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SUMMARY

When you install Windows 2000, you may notice that File Manager (Winfile.exe) is not available. However, if you upgrade a computer that is running Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows NT, File Manager may be available and may still function normally.

MORE INFORMATION

File Manager is not included with Windows 2000. If you upgrade a computer on which File Manager is available, it remains available.

The functionality of File Manager is available by using Windows Explorer and the Shared Folders snap-in in Microsoft Management Console (MMC). The Shared Folder snap-in includes the ability to create and manage Macintosh volumes as well.

Additional query words: mac volume share kbfaqw2kperf

Keywords : kbtool
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo