Problems with LAN Manager for Unix and Anti-virus Programs

• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.51 Service Pack 5
• Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51 Service Pack 5

SYMPTOMS

When you try to view the contents of an LAN Manager for Unix (LM/X) network drive, File Manager or Explorer may not display the actual contents of the LM/X network drive. Also, if you try to access an LM/X network drive, you may receive one the following error messages:

Unexpected network error





Wrong Network Resource type





(System Error 59) An unexpected network error has occurred

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using an anti-virus program that is monitoring file input/output activities.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, uninstall the anti-virus program that is monitoring file input/output activities, or temporarily disable the anti-virus program before you work with an LM/X network drive. For information about how to disable your anti-virus program, consult the manufacturer's documentation that is included with your program.

MORE INFORMATION

This issue does not occur in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.

Additional query words: 3.51 prodnt resourcetype antivirus

Keywords : kb3rdparty kberrmsg NTSrvWkst
Version : WinNT:3.51
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb