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Q139205: "Path Not Found" Using DIR Command on NetWare Volume

Article: Q139205
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 3rdpartynet win95 kb3rdPartyNetClient
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001

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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 are using the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks and you are
connected to a NetWare volume on which long filename support has been enabled,
you may receive the following error message if you change to a directory with a
long filename and then use the DIR command:

  Path Not Found

This problem may occur when you change to a directory with a long filename from a
command prompt using the directory's 8.3 alias instead of its long filename.

Note that this problem occurs only at a command prompt; it does not occur when
you are using Windows Explorer or My Computer.

RESOLUTION
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To prevent this problem, use the directory's long filename instead of its 8.3
alias when you change to the directory at a command prompt.

STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: lfn

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Keywords          : 3rdpartynet win95 kb3rdPartyNetClient 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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