Using Shortcut to NetWare or Compatible Network Displays Microsoft Windows Network

ID: Q245576

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

SYMPTOMS

If you create a shortcut to the NetWare or Compatible Network icon and then uninstall the Microsoft NetWare redirector (Client Services for NetWare [CSNW] on a Windows 2000 Professional-based computer or Gateway Services for NetWare [GSNW] on a Windows 2000-based server), subsequent attempts to use the shortcut display the Microsoft Windows Network icon.

RESOLUTION

Reinstalling CSNW or GSNW causes the shortcut to correctly display NetWare resources. If you need to remove CSNW or GSNW permanently, delete any shortcuts to the NetWare or Compatible Network icon.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv 3rdpartynet
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug