Q177663: Problems with LAN Manager for Unix and Anti-virus Programs

Article: Q177663
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.51 SP5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kberrmsg
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 SP5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 SP5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to view the contents of an LAN Manager for Unix (LM/X) network
drive, File Manager or Explorer may not display the actual contents of the LM/X
network drive. Also, if you try to access an LM/X network drive, you may receive
one the following error messages:

   - Unexpected network error

- Wrong Network Resource type

- (System Error 59) An unexpected network error has occurred

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if you are using an anti-virus program that is
monitoring file input/output activities.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this issue, uninstall the anti-virus program that is monitoring
file input/output activities, or temporarily disable the anti-virus program
before you work with an LM/X network drive. For information about how to disable
your anti-virus program, consult the manufacturer's documentation that is
included with your program.

MORE INFORMATION
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This issue does not occur in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.

Additional query words: 3.51 prodnt resourcetype antivirus

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kberrmsg 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS351sp5 kbWinNTW351sp5
Version           : :3.51 SP5
Issue type        : kbprb

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