Error Connecting to Microsoft and NetWare Servers with Same Name (133254)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11

This article was previously published under Q133254

SYMPTOMS

If you already have a connection to a NetWare server from a Windows for Workgroups 3.11 computer through the Gateway Service for NetWare (GSNW) and attempt to connect to a Microsoft network computer with the same computer name, the following error message appears:
Invalid Network Name
If you already have a connection to a Microsoft network computer and attempt to connect to a NetWare server with the same computer name through GSNW, the following error message appears on a computer running Windows for Workgroups:
Invalid network resource specified.
Make sure you have a valid resource and sufficient rights to continue.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when a NetWare server and a Windows NT Server have the same computer name.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, change the Windows NT Server or the NetWare server computer name.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/12/2004
Keywords:KB133254