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Q157130: XCLN: Error Message From MS-DOS Client on Diskless Workstation

Article: Q157130
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): MS-DOS:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage
Last Modified: 13-JAN-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange MS-DOS client, version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the Microsoft Exchange MS-DOS client on a Novell Diskless
workstation, the following error message might be displayed when you attempt to
start the client:

  The MS Exchange directory service could not be opened. A network error has
  occurred. Quit and Restart MS Exchange.

CAUSE
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This error occurs because the workstation does not have a C:\ drive.

WORKAROUND
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You can workaround this problem by mapping a network share to drive letter C.
This can be automated in your Novell logon script.


Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbusage 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchangeClientSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbExchange400DOS
Version           : MS-DOS:4.0

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