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Cannot Run Program Using UNC Path in Run Dialog Box

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Article ID:135161
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
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SYMPTOMS

When you try to start a program by typing a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path in the Run dialog box, you may receive an error message stating that the program, or one of its components, cannot be found.

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CAUSE

Many 16-bit programs do not work with a UNC path. Such programs may fail to open required files.

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RESOLUTION

Map a network drive to the server containing the program. Then, run the program by using the mapped drive letter instead of the UNC path.

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 95

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