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Q132673: NET VIEW /DOMAIN: <domainname> Command Fails

Article: Q132673
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): msnets win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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In real mode, the command "net view /domain: <domainname>" fails and you
receive the following error message:

  Error 6118: The computer(s) sharing resources in this workgroup cannot be
  located. The computer(s) might have been restarted. Wait a few minutes, and
  then try again. If the problem persists, make sure your network-adapter
  settings are correct.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs because the Basic redirector included in Net.exe does not
support viewing LAN Manager and Windows NT domains.

RESOLUTION
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Because the Basic redirector does support the viewing of workgroups, the command
"net view /domain" functions in an MS-DOS Command window.


MORE INFORMATION
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Note that the /DOMAIN (or abbreviated /D) switch is not documented in online
Help for the NET VIEW command. If you type "net view /?" this switch is not
listed.

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Keywords          : msnets win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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