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Err Msg: \\<Computername> Is Not Accessible. Unknown Error 2114.

Article ID: 197769

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007


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SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to connect a computer to itself using its Universal Naming Convention (UNC) name, you may receive the following error message:
Windows 98:
\\<Computername> is not accessible. Unknown Error 2114.

-OR-

Windows 95:
\\<Computername> is not accessible. An extended error has occurred.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks is installed without file and printer sharing.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, install file and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks. To do so:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Network.
  3. Click Add, click Service, and then click Add.
  4. Click File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK.
  5. Click OK, and then restart your computer when you receive a prompt to do so.

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