When accessing a SharePoint UNC path from Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008, you may receive the following error:

You were not connected because a duplicate name exists on the network.

Here’s how to resolve the issue:

• On Windows Server 2003, set the WebClient service startup to automatic, then start the service. You may need to reboot the server for this to fully take effect.
• On Windows Server 2008, install the Desktop Experience feature, then restart the server.

Posted by Brad Benner in Technical on 28 October 2008. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.