Article ID: 227993 - Last Review: February 23, 2007 - Revision: 3.2

Cannot Make NetWare Server Folders Available Offline

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SYMPTOMS

When you select a folder on the network that is located on a Windows-based computer, the Make Available Offline command appears on the File menu in Windows Explorer. However, when you select a folder on the network that is located on a NetWare server, the Make Available Offline command does not appear. Instead, the Map Network Drive command appears.
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CAUSE

Offline files work only with SMB servers, not with NCP servers.
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RESOLUTION

These files can be made available for offline access by sharing the files on a server running Gateway Services for NetWare (GSNW).
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STATUS

This behavior is by design.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
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Keywords: 
kb3rdpartynetclient kbnetwork kbnofix kbprb KB227993
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