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Q132307: Logon Script Does Not Run When Computer Name Contains a Space

Article: Q132307
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 06-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you log onto a computer running Windows NT, either locally or from another
Windows NT Server or Workstation, your logon script does not run. It runs
normally when you log on from a computer running Windows for Workgroups.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when the Windows NT 3.5 Server primary domain controller
(PDC) that finds the script fails to parse the computer name correctly because
of a space in the computer name.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, use an underscore, dash, or another character in
place of the space in the computer name, or upgrade to Windows NT Server 3.51.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5. This
problem was corrected in Windows NT version 3.51.


Additional query words: 3.50 prodnt log on off

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS350search
Version           : :3.5

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