Windows Explorer Cannot Access Subst UNC Path

ID: Q246887

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SYMPTOMS

When you use the subst command to associate a universal naming convention (UNC) path with a drive letter, you receive the following error message when you attempt to access the drive letter through My Computer or Microsoft Windows Explorer:

drive letter is not accessible.

CAUSE

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, use the net use command to map the drive letter to the UNC path.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

Additional query words: map path drive command

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug