Err Msg: Error 59: An Unexpected Network Error Has Occurred (121913)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft TCP/IP-32 for Windows for Workgroups 3.11
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q121913 SYMPTOMS
When you use the NET USE command to a server and share that does not exist,
the following error message may appear:
Error 59: An Unexpected Network Error Has Occurred
In addition, attempting to connect to a nonexistent server and share using
File Manager causes the system to stop responding (hang). To quit Windows
for Workgroups version 3.11 and reboot the computer, press CTRL+ALT+DEL and
press ENTER when the blue screen appears.
CAUSE
This problem occurs if the "DNS for Windows Name Resolution" option is
enabled and the IP address for a DNS server is not specified in the DNS
Server search list.
RESOLUTION
If a DNS Server is not available, disable the "DNS for Windows Name
Resolution" option under Windows Networking Parameters in the Advanced
Microsoft TCP/IP Configuration dialog box. If a DNS Server is available,
make sure that its IP address is added to the DNS Server search list in the
Microsoft TCP/IP - Connectivity Configuration dialog box.
MORE INFORMATION
When you attempt to connect to a nonexistent network server and share using
the NET USE command, the expected error message is "Error 53: The computer
name specified in the network path cannot be located." If the same
operation is performed in File Manager, the same error message should
appear in a STOP message dialog box without "Error 53."
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/10/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB121913 |
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