Q133074: Cannot Connect to Windows NT Share with Extended Character

Article: Q133074
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 25-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
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SYMPTOMS
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You may be unable to connect to a share on a Microsoft Windows NT-based
computer.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur if the share name on the Windows NT-based computer
contains extended characters that have no uppercase equivalent.

RESOLUTION
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To allow Windows 95-based computers to connect to the share on the Windows
NT-based computer, use either of the following methods:

- Change the share name so that it contains no extended characters.

- Change the share name so that it contains characters that have an uppercase
  equivalent.

MORE INFORMATION
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To see a sample extended lowercase character, follow these steps:

1. Start Notepad.

2. Press down and hold the ALT key while you type 131 on the numeric keypad.

Additional query words: winnt

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbWin95
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