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Q159728: DIR Command to NetWare Server Using GSNW Results in Error

Article: Q159728
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you connect to a NetWare server using the Windows NT Gateway Services for
NetWare (GSNW), if you attempt to use the DIR command in a directory on the
NetWare server, you may receive the following error message:

  File not found

If you make a direct connection to the NetWare server (without using GSNW), this
problem does not occur.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when a large number of files exist in the directory on the
NetWare server for which the DIR command is being used.


RESOLUTION
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As a workaround, use one of the following methods:

- Connect to the NetWare server directly, without using GSNW.

- Divide the directory on the NetWare server into smaller directories with
  fewer files.

Additional query words: prodnt

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Keywords          : kbnetwork 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : 4.0

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