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Q99529: NET USE Returns "Error 53-The Network Path Is Not Found"

Article: Q99529
Product(s): Microsoft LAN Manager
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Last Modified: 30-JUL-2001

SUMMARY
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If your network is running Hewlett-Packard (HP) LM/X and using LAN Manager 2.1,
TCP/IP, and TCP/IP Utilities, performing a NET USE returns the MS-DOS message:

  Error 53 - The network path is not found

Specifying the full path does not correct this problem, but issuing a PING or
using NetBEUI receives an immediate response.

To correct this problem, set the SCOPE parameter on the LMU box to NULL.

Additional query words: 2.10 2.10a

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