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PC's cannot share files under Windows 95

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by matt_jones 1 view

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I am running a 50 user NT4 Network, with Windows 95 clients. 5 of the clients will not share drives. When I try to assign a share, and give The World full Access, the Error Message comes back saying "You cannot view the list of users at this time. Please try later." All the network properties are identical to the other 45 clients, with user level access control, on the same NT Domain and they work. Technet suggests a problem with the mapi32.dll, but I have replaced this, with no success.

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by don christner

The only way that I was able to overcome this problem was to remove all networking components from the machine. Reboot and it will autodetect the NIC. Reinstall your networking (protocols, etc), and then install Windows SR-1 (if you are using it).
Don

by matt_jones

I was looking for a slightly less drastic solution than this. Never the less, I've given it a go on two of the affected machines, and the same problem is there again.

The next solution as far as I can tell is a complete re-install, but that really does seem like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

by dixon_fe

I agree w/ the previous answer, but make sure that you have file and printer sharing enabled in your network settings.

by lyf

Hi Matt :)
Perhaps a less drastic solution:
One of the common problems with mixed Win95/98/NT networks is the election of the
"Browse Master" under File & Printer Sharing Services. In this case, you should manually elect which machine(s) are toserve as Browse Master and backups (usually WinNT or 98 machines).
Right click on Network Neighbourhood, and then select Properties for File & Printer
Sharing on each client. For the Win95 machines, choose "Disabled" in the drop
down box for "Browse Master" rather than "Enabled" or "Automatic". Choose "Enabled" for the WinNT/98 machines. Of course do "OK's" as required and reboot each machine.
This should help resolve the problem until your machines are all at the Win98 level or above, when you can revert to "Automatic" for all.
Hope this helps,
Ron

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