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Q151881: Shared Resources Disappear After NT Is Rebooted

Article: Q151881
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.50 3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you install Windows NT and arrange for the sharing of file and/or printer
resources, the shares disappear when you reboot the system.

CAUSE
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This problem may be caused by an automatic Daylight Savings Time feature enabled
in the system BIOS.

WORKAROUND
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Disable the automatic Daylight Savings Time feature.

NOTE: This problem and workaround are specifically related to the 486PVT-IO
motherboard manufactured by FIC with Award BIOS version 5.162w2, but may apply
to other motherboards as well.

The 486PVT-IO motherboard is manufactured by FIC, a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search
Version           : 3.50 3.51

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