Fixing Error Join to Subst 140 (0x8C): A Comprehensive Guide

The error code ERROR_JOIN_TO_SUBST presents itself with the message 140 (0x8C), indicating that the system attempted to link a drive to a directory situated on a substituted drive. While this issue may seem rare, there are effective solutions available should you encounter this error.

What are the Solutions for ERROR_JOIN_TO_SUBST?

1. Install PowerShell

1. Start by installing the Windows Management Framework Core on your server.
2. Next, verify whether the error has been resolved.

The ERROR_JOIN_TO_SUBST typically occurs during the Active Directory Object Merge process and can affect the Notes to Exchange Migrator. However, after the installation of PowerShell version 2.0, the problem should be alleviated.

2. Verify Your License Key

This particular error might also surface if there’s an incorrect license key configured on the DataFlow Server. To address this, reaching out to your Software Support is essential to ensure the license key is valid and correct.

Although ERROR_JOIN_TO_SUBST is not commonly faced by end users, it is primarily a concern for system administrators and developers. This error is one of several that can arise; for more information, you may want to explore articles discussing Error_Join_To_Join and Error_Not_Joined.

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Author: Egor Kostenko

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