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Q98633: Ping Utility Does Not Work with Windows for Workgroups

Article: Q98633
Product(s): Microsoft LAN Manager
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 30-JUL-2001

SYMPTOMS
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If you install TCP/IP protocol under Windows for Workgroups by using the WfW
connectivity disk, then try to use the Ping utility, you get this error
message:

  Network modules not loaded, Program aborted.

CAUSE
=====

This installation procedure copies NMTSR.EXE into the Windows directory but
doesn't put NMTSR.EXE in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

WORKAROUND
==========

Append NMTSR.EXE to the end of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

Additional query words: wfw wfwg 2.20 2.2 tcp ip windows tcpip

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Keywords          : kbnetwork 

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