XFOR: Novell GroupWise Shared Code Directory Was Not Found

Last reviewed: February 12, 1998
Article ID: Q169405
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.0

SYMPTOMS

When you start the GroupWise Migration utility for migrating to Exchange Server, the following error message may appear:

   Novell GroupWise shared code directory was not found. Please reinstall
   the GroupWise client and try the migration again.

In addition, when you start the GroupWise 16-bit client, the following error message appears:

   The directory path for the shared code is invalid.

CAUSE

The GroupWise 16-bit client cannot locate the WPC20 subdirectory in the local computer. The WPC20 subdirectory is installed during the installation process of the GroupWise client.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem:

  • Reinstall the GroupWise 16-bit client.

MORE INFORMATION

A Standard installation of GroupWise 4.1 copies files to the following locations:

   GroupWise Program:   C:\OFWIN40     (These are the core files)
   WPC Shared Files:    C:\WPC20       (This is Shared Code)

If you are unsure of how to properly configure and run the GroupWise client, contact Novell GroupWise support for assistance.

GroupWise is manufactured by Novell, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Version           : WinNT:5.0
Platform          : winnt
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbworkaround


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Last reviewed: February 12, 1998
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