A "Failed to Create the Empty MSSQL Database." Error Occurs When Publishing to a Mapped Drive.

September 5, 2006 | KB: 1011328
Plus 7

Summary

When you attempt to publish to a temporary directory located on a mapped drive, you may receive the following error message:

    Failed to Create the Empty MSSQL Database.

    (Device activation error. The physical file name 'Mapped Drive Path' may be incorrect. [3604])

Cause

Microsoft SQL Server (MSDE) does not support creating databases on mapped drives. Although the Laserfiche Plus wizard allows you to browse to a mapped drive, the publishing process will be unsuccessful.

Workaround

On the destination step of the Laserfiche Plus wizard, please specify a path to a local drive.