Windows Err Msg: Unable to Connect to a Network Drive

ID: Q89246


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11


SYMPTOMS

You may get the error message: "Unable to connect to a Network drive" when running Microsoft Windows on 3Com 3+ Open network. This error occurs in File Manager because File Manager is unable to connect to shared drives outside of the current user's domain.


WORKAROUND

  • Connect to these drives before you start Windows.


  • Upgrade your 3Com network to LAN Manager 2.1.


Additional query words: 3.10 3.00a 3.00 3.11 3 com 3rdparty

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Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: October 5, 1999
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