Error Join to Subst 140 (0x8C): How to Fix it

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Published onOctober 18, 2024

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ERROR_JOIN_TO_SUBST comes with the following message140 (0x8C)The system tried to join a drive to a directory on a substituted drive. This is an obscure error, but if you encounter it, there are a few ways to fix it.

How can I fix ERROR_JOIN_TO_SUBST?

1. Install PowerShell

The issue appears when running AD Object Merge, and it affects the Migrator for Notes to Exchange. After installing PowerShell 2.0, the issue should be resolved.

2. Check your license key

This error message can appear due to having a wrong license key on the DataFlow Server. To fix this, you need to contact your Software Support and ensure that you have the correct license key.

ERROR_JOIN_TO_SUBST is an obscure error, and you most likely won’t ever experience it as an end user, since it usually affects administrators and developers.

However, if you even encounter140 (0x8C)The system tried to join a drive to a directory on a substituted drive,this guide should be able to help you fix it.

These aren’t the only errors you can encounter, we wrote aboutError_Join_To_JoinandError_Not_Joinedin our previous articles, so feel free to check them out.

We also have a new guide onERROR_IS_JOIN_TARGETerror, so you might want to visit it.

Error Join to Subst 140 (0x8C): How to Fix it#

How can I fix ERROR_JOIN_TO_SUBST?#

1. Install PowerShell#

2. Check your license key#

Error Join to Subst 140 (0x8C): How to Fix it

How can I fix ERROR_JOIN_TO_SUBST?

1. Install PowerShell

2. Check your license key