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Q91017: Problems Upgrading Drivers When Installing WFWG on LAN Manager

Article: Q91017
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 29-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Windows for Workgroups on a machine that uses Microsoft LAN
Manager, Setup may display an error message saying it cannot upgrade a driver.
This may occur with any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specific device
drivers in LAN Manager.

CAUSE
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The LAN Manager configuration is upgraded by comparing the DRIVER0 entry in the
LAN Manager SETUP.INI file against the list of known LAN Manager drivers in the
[netcard] section of LM21DRV.UPD. If they do not match, the driver cannot be
automatically upgraded.

WORKAROUND
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You have to select from the drivers that Windows for Workgroups provides or use
an OEM installation disk.

Additional query words: 3.10 lanman err msg

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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