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Q63740: Windows Err Msg: System Error. Network Error on Drive <x>

Article: Q63740
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you run an unsupported network (such as PC File Server) with Microsoft
Windows, you may receive the following error message:

  System Error: Network Error On Drive <x>:

where "<x>" is the name of your drive.

CAUSE
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This error occurs when you choose Connect Net Drive from the Drive menu in File
Manager. File Manager then activates a network redirector that may not operate
properly under Windows.

WORKAROUND
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If the redirector is causing the problem, install Windows without a network and
connect to network drives and sharing devices prior to loading Windows.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.00a win30 win31 3.10 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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