replication wizard invalid path or filename message

[Rousseau10]

when I get to the screen to set path for snapshot folder, I get the invalid path or filename message. I rechecked the path and it is correct.
\\LAPTOPRENAMED\C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\REPLDATA

I also set the REPLDATA folder to be a shared folder. what am i doing wrong here???

tanx

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[JamesLean]

For a start, to access the hidden admin share you need to use the dollar sign:

\\LAPTOPRENAMED\C[red]$[/red]\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\REPLDATA

--James

 

[Rousseau10]

yes I did, I was just troubleshooting and tried it with the c: just as a stab in the half dark. So what is the hidden C. Is it actually a completely different admin share or just gives access to hidden files and folders on that share? did that question make any sense?

So I understand I need to create the REPLDATA folder under the admin hidden share path and set the folders properties to be a shared folder(REPLDATA folder).
Then of corse using the path you gave me???
tanx