Q236388: Err Msg: The Share Name Contains Invalid Characters

Article: Q236388
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kberrmsg
Last Modified: 04-SEP-2001

SYMPTOMS
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When you try to create a share, you may receive the following error message:

  The share name contains invalid characters.

CAUSE
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This issue can occur if you use an invalid character in your share name.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, do not use any of the following characters in your share
name:

  " / \ [ ] : | < > + ; , ? * =

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbenv kberrmsg 
Issue type        : kbprb

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