System 7.5 File Search on a Mounted Novell Volume (9/95)


Whenever I do a file search on a mounted Novell volume, Find File finds the files just fine. However, if I highlight a file I immediately get a window that says, "The file is missing and has probably been deleted, checking others", and then all the other found files immediately become grayed out and listed as missing. This does not happen to found folders, just individual files. What is wrong?

This is a known problem with the new "Find..." program shipping with System 7.5. This problem has been corrected with System 7.5 Update 1.0 and after installing this update you should not have this problem.

The workaround is to hold down the Command-Shift keys while selecting "Find..." with your mouse from the File menu. You will get the "old" Find dialog box and the search will work properly. Also by holding down the Command-Shift keys you can select "Find Again" and the "old" Find Again method will work.

If this problem occurs on other remote volumes, this workaround should also work.


Article Change History:
26 Sep 1995 - Added System 7.5 Update 1.0 fix.
16 Feb 1995 - Changed keyword and reviewed for technical accuracy.

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Published Date: Feb 19, 2012