Error Renaming Expanded Directory When Running NetWare 3.x

• Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11
• Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.11

SYMPTOMS

If you have Microsoft Windows set up to run with Novell NetWare or if Microsoft Windows for Workgroups is configured for additional network support with Novell NetWare (Workstation Shell 3.X), you cannot rename directories on the network in File Manager when any of the folders on the network drive are expanded to show subdirectories. If you try to do so, you receive the following error message (even if you have the correct access permissions):

   File Manager cannot rename <directory name>. Access is denied.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, collapse all the folders on the network drive before renaming directories. If the directory you want to rename is not viewable when all directories are collapsed and you are running MS-DOS 6.0 or later, choose the MS-DOS Prompt icon and use the MOVE command to rename the directories.

NOTE: Make sure the disk is not write-protected or full.

STATUS

This problem does not occur when Windows or Windows for Workgroups is configured for Novell NetWare (Workstation Shell 4.0 and Above).

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows versions 3.1 and 3.11 and Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.