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Q159993: Unable to Administer Macintosh Volumes from Windows NT Explorer

Article: Q159993
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SUMMARY
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There is no option to Create, View, or Modify Macintosh volumes in Windows
Explorer in Windows NT 4.0.

CAUSE
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Windows Explorer in Windows NT does not have the ability to administer Macintosh
volumes. If you use Windows Explorer to change the permissions of a share, it
will not affect the Macintosh volume permissions.

RESOLUTION
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In Windows NT 4.0, use File Manager or Server Manager to administer Macintosh
volumes.

Additional query words: prodnt macfile sfm apple mac
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : 4.0
Issue type        : kbhowto

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