Agent Distributor (AGENTDISTRIBUTOR.EXE) fails using IP Address / Workgroup mode.

  • 7003244
  • 11-May-2009
  • 30-Apr-2012

Environment

Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management - ZfD6.5
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Situation

Agent Distributor (AGENTDISTRIBUTOR.EXE) fails using IP Address / Workgroup mode.
Error: "Unable to map Admin$ share drive".

Resolution

Uncheck "Use simple file sharing" in Folder Options and re-test.

Make sure the firewall is turned off.

Additional Information

"Use simple file sharing" was enabled in Folder Options.
Formerly known as TID# 10098932

Change Log

11 May 2009 - kfinlayson - Imported the tid and added another resolution of this issue.