When to Use Backslashes with \\SERVER\VOLUME\ Names

Keywords:   backslashes UNC

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Question:

When do I use a final backslash after the UNC, and when don't I?

Answer:

There are a minimum of four backslashes required with any \\Server\Volume\ UNC name. A UNC that ends with a volume requires a backslash after the volume name.

A UNC ending with a directory, however, does not require a backslash after it.

Example:

w95AddDrive(@default,@default,"\\SERVER\PUB\EXCEL","E:",@false)

The EXCEL directory does not require a trailing backslash.

Whereas in the following example, you do want to use a trailing backslash:

w95AddDrive(@default,@default,"\\SERVER\PUB\","E:",@false)

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Article ID:   W13473

Filename:   Backslashes with Servers - Volumes - Directories.txt