CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

The Board of Directors
Vanstar Corporation

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8) pertaining to the Vanstar Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan of our
reports dated June 10, 1996, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of Vanstar Corporation included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended April 30, 1996 and the related financial statement schedule
included therein, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                             ERNST & YOUNG LLP

San Jose, California
September 3, 1996