NetWare Print Server Names With Periods Truncated in Explorer

 Last reviewed: March 4, 1998
Article ID: Q172885
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you use Windows Explorer to browse a NetWare server from a computer running Windows NT, the name of any printer queue that contains a period is truncated. Neither the period nor any characters to the right of the period appear.

CAUSE

Windows NT incorrectly calculates the buffer used to store the printer name.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the following fix or wait for the next Windows NT service pack.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

MORE INFORMATION

Example

You create a printer queue on a NetWare Server named "HP4SI.2ndfloor". When you view it in Windows Explorer, you see "HP4SI". 

Keywords          : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 NTSrvWkst
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Platform          : winnt
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: March 4, 1998
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