Article: Q272387
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to use the NET USE command to connect to a local LPT port,you
may be unable to do so, and you may receive the following error message:
Error 85: local device is already in use.
CAUSE
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This behavior can occur when the LPT port is currently connected to a print
share.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this behavior, disconnect the LPT port and try again.
MORE INFORMATION
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Follow these steps:
1. To see whether the LPT port is in fact currently connected to a print share,
type the following at a command prompt:
"NET USE" (without the quotation marks)
2. If the LPT port is currently connected to a print share, type the following
command to disconnect the LPT port from the print share:
"NET USE LPT(x) /D" (without the quotation marks)
where (x) is the number of the LPT port.
3. Carry out the original NET USE LPTx \\servername\share command.
Additional query words:
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search
Version : winnt:4.0
Issue type : kbprb
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