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Q132789: "Network Drive No Longer Exists" Error with NetFlex Card

Article: Q132789
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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Client computers connecting to a server that is using a NetFlex network card may
receive the following error message:

  Network Drive no longer exists. Abort, Retry, Fail.

The client computers continue to function properly. Trying to reconnect to the
server is sometimes successful, although a restart of the server may be
necessary.

CAUSE
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The error message is caused by heavy file I/O (Input/Output) stress, similar to
that of benchmark utilities.

RESOLUTION
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The server must be restarted, and the heavy file I/O stress must be offloaded
from that server to one or more alternate servers.


MORE INFORMATION
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The NetFlex network card is manufactured by Compaq Computer Corporation, a
vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise,
regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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Keywords          : msnets win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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