Q164100: Cannot Insert File w/ Link Attachment To Original File Option

Article: Q164100
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using Microsoft Exchange or Windows Messaging in Windows 95, if you
attempt to insert a file into a new mail message with the Link Attachment As
Original File option, you may receive the following error message:

  You must enter the \\computername\sharename followed by the path and filename
  of the file that you wish to insert as a linked attachment

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when you select a local file that is not on a shared network
resource without using the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) format
(\\<computername>\<sharename>\<path>\<filename>).

RESOLUTION
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To insert a file using the Link Attachment To Original File option, use one of
the following methods:

- In the File Name box, specify the file using the UNC format.

- To access the file by browsing Network Neighborhood, follow these steps:

  1. In the Look In box, click Network Neighborhood.

  2. Double-click the computer you want to access, and then double-click the
     shared folder you want.

  3. Click the file you want to link, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION
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When you insert a file into a new message, you can use the Link Attachment As
Original File option to insert a shortcut link to a file that will be accessed
using the network. For other network users to access this file, the file must be
located on a shared network resource either on the local computer or on a remote
server that can be accessed using the UNC format.

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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