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Q153635: CLI_DOS.EXE Err Msg: Unable to Rename UID File…

Article: Q153635
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.0,1.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup smssetup
Last Modified: 27-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 1.0, 1.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run RUNSMS.BAT from a NetWare client computer, the following Client
Setup (CLI_DOS.EXE) error message appears:

  Unable to Rename UID File... Trying Next UID

NOTE: The problem does not occur when CLI_DOS.EXE is called from a NetWare login
script (SMSLS.SCR).

CAUSE
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When you run CLI_DOS.EXE in SMSLS.SCR, the /P parameter is set to
VOL:/path/LOGON.SRV/. However, when you run RUNSMS.BAT, the /P parameter is set
to SRV/VOL:/path/LOGON.SRV/.


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
versions 1.0 and 1.1. This problem has been corrected in Systems Management
Server version 1.2.

Additional query words: prodsms UID novell volume

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Keywords          : kbsetup smssetup 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS100 kbSMS110
Version           : winnt:1.0,1.1

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