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Error copying across network share.

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by twelliver

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I have run into a problem trying to copy files from one NT computer to another across our Microsoft network.

The destination computer is set up as a shared network drive on the source computer.

When I begin copying the files across, they will proceed for a short time, and then the network drive window closes, and the following error message is displayed.

Error Copying File.

Cannot copy _filename_: The network path was not found.

I have been able to circumvent the error by copying only a few files at a time, but that isn't a viable solution for normal use.

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by parbo

I had this problem once and it turned out to be the network card that was dropping the connection. First make sure you have the latest driver installed. You can also remove all network components in the network properties (services, protocols and adapter) reboot reload them apply the SP and reboot.
Hope any of this might help

by twelliver

I tried installing the lastest driver, and the network card ceased to work at all. I suspect that the card itself is at fault, so I'll try swapping a new card in to check that.

by ehsan

You may have problems on the destination PC. Have you tried the same thing from dos but using the /z command?

by twelliver

Destination pc had no problems sending or receiving data from other computers.

The old card refused to work even after reloading drivers and updateing the service pack again. I replaced the card with a new one, and it is working perfectly now.

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