Error 234 When Using NET VIEW in Windows for Workgroups 3.11

 Last reviewed: May 18, 1997
Article ID: Q127764

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you run NET VIEW from a Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 client system to view the shares on a Windows NT computer, the following error message appears: 

   Error 234
If you attempt a similar operation in Windows for Workgroups File Manager by selecting a Windows NT computer, the following error message appears: 

   An internal Lanman error has occurred.

CAUSE

There may be a corrupt share on the Windows NT computer.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, try one or more of the following steps:

  • Disconnect from all shares on the Windows NT computer (including hidden shares such as c$ and ipc$) and then reestablish the connections.
  • If long share names are being used for either file shares or printer shares, try renaming the share to contain no more than 12 characters.
  • Delete all the shares on the server and then recreate them.

Additional query words: prodnt 3.10 3.50 3.11 wfw wfwg
Keywords : ntinterop kbnetwork
Version : 3.10 3.11 3.50
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 18, 1997
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