DOCUMENT:Q101653  21-JUL-1993  [W_NT]
TITLE   :PRB: File Manager Uses Wrong Drive Letter in Net Connection
PRODUCT :Windows NT
PROD/VER:3.10
OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
KEYWORDS:

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT operating system, version 3.1
 - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1
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SYMPTOMS
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When you connect to a network share in a Command Prompt and connect to
another network share in File Manager, File Manager uses the same
drive letter.

CAUSE
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File Manager does not automatically refresh the list of drive letters
in use.

RESOLUTION
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Before making a network connection, press F5 so File Manger refreshes
its directory and network connection information.

Steps to Reproduce Problem
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1. Start File Manager and a Command Prompt.

2. In the Command Prompt, connect to a network share.

3. Switch to File Manager and make a network connection. File Manager
   incorrectly uses the same drive letter.

Additional reference words: 3.10
KBCategory:
KBSubcategory: NTAP

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