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Q213317: SMS: Batch programs w/ UNC Working Directory Not Executing

Article: Q213317
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsms200 kbPackage kbSoftwareDist
Last Modified: 21-MAR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server version 2.0 
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SUMMARY
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Batch programs, in Systems Management Server (SMS), may not execute properly
when the following are true:

- The 'Start in' directory of the program is a universal naming convention
  (UNC) path.

- The drive mode is set to 'Run with UNC name'.

This occurs more often with 16-bit operating systems because they cannot use a
UNC path as their current working directory. 32-bit operating systems default to
%windir% as the current working directory.

To ensure proper execution of a batch program whose 'Start in' directory is a UNC
path, set the Drive mode to require a drive letter or a specific drive letter.

Additional query words: prodsms batch UNC

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Keywords          : kbsms200 kbPackage kbSoftwareDist 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS200
Version           : winnt:2.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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