TITLE
    Macintosh Manager: Unable to Start the Requested Environment Message
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		25080
12/16/99
3/20/01
TOPIC

    Use this solution for an issue, sometimes called "looping login," in which Macintosh Manager returns you to the login screen after displaying an alert message.

DISCUSSION

    Symptom

    After logging in to Macintosh Manager, an alert box with this message appears:

      "Unable to start the requested environment because of an unknown problem."

    You are logged out and returned to the login screen.

    Products affected
    • Macintosh Manager
    • Mac OS 8.1 and earlier

    Solution

    There are several possible solutions:
    • Upgrade to Mac OS 8.5 or later.
    • Use the Extensions Manager to disable Macintosh Easy Open.
    • Allow access to the control panels for affected workgroup (Panels or Restricted Finder).

    Important: Allowing user access to control panels reduces overall security.

    If the issue persists, refer to article 58820: " Macintosh Manager: Client Login Troubleshooting ".


Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: Mac OS X Server
Sub Category: Macintosh Manager
Keywords: kmosXserver, ksts

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