Problems Attaching to Novell Print Server

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q78903
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

While running Microsoft Windows on a Novell Network, you cannot attach to a print server by typing the full name of the file server. You must select the file server with your mouse or type the first letter of the file server name and then use the arrow keys to choose the correct server.

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Example

Let's assume you have three servers: James, Jane, Noid.

When you perform step 4 above and type "J" (without the quotation marks), it would display 

   James
   Jane
   Noid
and "James" would be selected. If you continue and type the name "Jane" (rather than just "J"), the display will change when you type the character "n". It will then change to the server "Noid".

This behavior occurs because the attach function only looks at the first letter of the server and ignores the other letters.

The Novell products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kbdisplay kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.0 3.0a 3.00 3.00a 3rdparty

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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