Admin$ and IPC$ Shares Missing at Domain Controller Startup
ID: Q246752
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition
SYMPTOMS
When you start a domain controller that is running Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, the admin$ and C$ shares may be lost. You may not be able to recreate these shares in Windows NT Explorer, and you may receive the following error message:
The share names admin$ and IPC$ are reserved and may not be used.
CAUSE
The cause is unknown.
RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, follow these steps:
- At the command prompt, use the net share command to recreate the
administrative shares. For example, type the following command to
recreate the admin$ share:
net share admin$
- Configure the system policy of the domain controller to
automatically create the hidden C$ and admin$ shares when you
start the computer:
- Start System Policy Editor.
- Open the policy file for the system.
- Double-click the Default Computer value.
- Expand the Windows NT Network folder.
- Expand the Sharing folder.
- Click to select the Create hidden drive shares
(server) check box, and then click OK.
- Save the policy file, and then quit System Policy Editor.
Additional query words:
nt 4.0 Terminal Server create drive
Keywords : nt 4.0
Version : winnt:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb