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Q90200: Connect Network Drive Dialog Box Doesn’t List All Shares

Article: Q90200
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 06-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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In Windows for Workgroups, your computer name does not appear in the Connect
Network Drive dialog box if you set up Windows for Workgroups using the /N
switch (SETUP /N). This happens even if you are running in enhanced mode and can
successfully share directories.

CAUSE
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Computer names do not appear in the Show Shared Directories list because they
are running real mode redirectors.

WORKAROUND
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In the Path box, type the computer name in UNC format and choose the OK button:

  \\ComputerName

The shares now appear on the list.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kbdisplay kbprb kbsetup
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg

Additional query words: 3.10 missing incomplete listed display

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1

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