SMODE Tool Does Not Affect Client for NetWare Networks

 Last reviewed: November 28, 1995
Article ID: Q140239
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

After you use the Novell SMODE tool to modify the search mode that is used for a particular program, the program may not run. When this occurs, you may receive error messages stating that an auxiliary file needed by the program cannot be found. This behavior can occur when you are using the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks.

CAUSE

The Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks is not compatible with Novell's SMODE tool. When you run a program after using SMODE to modify the search mode for that program, the current search mode is used instead of the search mode you specified with SMODE.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, use the Novell VLM or NETX network client instead of the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks.

STATUS

This behavior occurs because the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks does not provide exactly the same functionality as the Novell VLM and NETX clients, not because of a problem in Windows 95.

MORE INFORMATION

The Novell SMODE tool is used to modify the search mode that is used when you run a particular program. When you run the program, the search mode you specified with SMODE overrides the current search mode.

For additional information about search modes and the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 

   ARTICLE-ID: Q129055
   TITLE     : Search Mode Limitation in Client for NetWare Networks
The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbnetwork
KBSubcategory: win95 3rdpartynet
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: November 28, 1995
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