XL: Can't Use References Set from VB Module Using PC-NFS 5.0

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 5.0, 5.0c
• Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, version 7.0

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Excel for Windows, if you are using PC-NFS version 5.0 real- mode drivers, and you attempt to create a reference in a Visual Basic module (on the Tools menu, click References), you may receive the following error message:

   Path Not Found Error 76

CAUSE

This problem occurs because PC-NFS version 5.0 real mode drivers remap the local hard disk such that "C" is no longer a valid drive (they convert the C drive into a network resource). The problem with this remapping is that the pointers in the registration database point to C, and, because of the remapping, the applications are unable to find a C drive when they are run. The PC-NFS drivers are then unable to handle the request for the necessary files.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, upgrade to either of the following drivers:

• PC-NFS version 5.1a or later

  -or-

• PC-NFS Pro version 1.1 or later

MORE INFORMATION

PC-NFS is manufactured by Sun Microsystems, Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

For additional information, please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q101177
   TITLE     : "Running PC-NFS 5.0 with Windows for Workgroups"