Trailing Space in Domain Name Causes Password Prompt

• Microsoft Windows 98
• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

After you log on to the network normally, you may be prompted for network passwords when you make connections to a network resource. You may receive any of the following messages:

The password is invalid for \\server\share. For more information, contact your network administrator. Type the password for \\server\share.

You must supply a password to make this connection.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if there was a trailing space after the domain name on the login screen.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue:

1. Click Start, and then click Log Off.



2. Click Yes.



3. Type the domain name in the Windows login screen again.



4. Log in normally.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbnetwork win95 win98
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb