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Q108700: ODIHLP.EXE Load Error Messages

Article: Q108700
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 24-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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This article lists error messages generated by ODIHLP.EXE when it is loaded out
of sequence.

- The ODIHLP.EXE may produce the following error message if it is loaded before
  the link support layer (LSL.COM):

  ERROR: cannot load LSL
  ODI/NDIS3 Mapper: Initialization failure
  Press any key to continue

- The ODIHLP.EXE file may produce the following error message if it is loaded
  after LSL.COM and before the multiple link interface driver (MLID):

  ERROR: not bound to any boards
  ODI/NDIS3 Mapper: Initialization failure
  Press any key to continue

In both the above scenarios, when you start Windows for Workgroups 3.11, a
text-based and a Windows-based error message appear:

The following text-based error message appears when the SYSTEM.INI file is read:

  ERROR: MSODISUP failed to load.
  ODIHLP.EXE must be loaded before starting Windows,
  ODIHLP.EXE should be loaded in AUTOEXEC.BAT after LSL.COM
  Cannot load a device that is specified in SYSTEM.INI.

  The performance of Windows should not be affected without this file.
  C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSODISUP.386
  Press a key to continue

The Windows-based STOP error message that appears is:

  Networking functionality will not be available. Your network adapter or
  protocols may not be configured properly. Run Network Setup to check adapter
  and protocol settings.

RESOLUTION
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To avoid these errors, ODIHLP.EXE must be loaded after LSL.COM and the MLID.

MORE INFORMATION
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ODIHLP.EXE is the real-mode component that allows LSL to complete its binding
process in real mode (similar to NDISHLP.SYS). This file hooks all the real-mode
entry points so that MSODISUP.386 can use this information when working in
protected mode.

ODIHLP.EXE acts as a default stack for all frame types (that is, ODIHLP accepts
any packet that is of one of the frame types listed in the NET.CFG file.

Additional query words: 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.11

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