If the invisible AppleShare PDS file becomes corrupted the AppleShare File Server software will not be able to start. You will need to remove the invisible AppleShare PDS file from the root level of the hard disk being shared and allow AppleShare to build a new PDS file.
If you are using a Macintosh other than a Workgroup Server 95, please refer to Technical Information Library article, "AppleShare & System 7.x.x: Removing a Corrupt PDS File," for information on removing a corrupted PDS file.
Apple Workgroup Server (AWS) 95
To create a new AppleShare PDS file on a AWS 95 running A/UX, follow the steps below:
IMPORTANT: All access privileges information will be lost. If you proceed with the following steps, access privileges will have to be recreated using the AppleShare Admin application.
1. From the Apple Menu Open the Command shell. If a window does not appear then open a new window via the File pull down menu.
2. Type in "pwd" to confirm you are in the / directory. If not, type in the command "cd /" and press the return key.
3. Type "ls" and press the return key to view the files. Use the scroll bar to scroll to the top of the display until you see the AppleShare PDS file.
4. Use the command 'mv /"AppleShare PDS" temppds' to rename the PDS file.
5. Do another "ls" command to be sure the file has been renamed.
6. Restart the AWS 95 and launch AppleShare Pro.