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Q137403: "Access Denied" Errors Using Files on Windows NT 3.5 Server

Article: Q137403
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
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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When you try to rename, open, or access a file on a Microsoft Windows NT 3.5
server, you may receive one of the following error messages:

  - Access denied

  - Duplicate filename or file in use

CAUSE
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When you are connected to a Windows NT 3.5 server, files may be left open when
you use a command that opens a file (such as the COPY, TYPE, or REN command).

RESOLUTION
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This error is specific to Windows NT Server version 3.5 and has been corrected
in Windows NT Server version 3.51.


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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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