Winnt.exe Shows Hidden Attribute in July 1996 MSDN Level 3
Article ID: 156291
Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
This article was previously published under Q156291
SUMMARY
When you change to the I386 directory and try to install Windows NT
Server with the July 1996 issue of Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Level
3 (BackOffice), an error stating that the Winnt.exe file cannot be found
is generated. When you search the I386 directory, it shows that the file
has an attribute of Hidden. Because the file is on the compact disc, you
cannot change the attributes in order to use it.
MORE INFORMATION
The installation files in the July 1996 issue of MSDN Level 3 (BackOffice)
are hidden by design and this is not a bug. The intent of this action is
to ensure that the installation of BackOffice products is limited to the
BackOffice interface, and the individual products cannot be installed in
any other manner. If you install Windows NT Server 3.51 from within the
BackOffice interface, it works properly. If you try to install Windows NT
Server 3.51 by changing to the I386 directory and using Winnt.exe, it
fails.
Additional query words: MSDN Level 3 July 1996 Back Office Installation Setup prodnt
Keywords: kbother kbsetup KB156291