KNOWN ISSUE: Server Unreachable error when accessing documents from Team Explorer

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Problem: When trying to access any documents located on the Project Portal (a Windows SharePoint site) from Team Explorer, it will fail with the error "Server Unreachable".

Workaround: Open a command window and type:

     NET USE \\ServerName\Sites /PERSISTENT:YES

When prompted, provide your user account credentials to create a remote connection to the Project Portal.

Applicability: Visual Studio 2005 Team System December 2004 CTP