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Q117302: Err Msg: TCP Unloaded with Madge Smart Ring Driver

Article: Q117302
Product(s): Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues
Version(s): 3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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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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When you start your computer, during execution of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file (before
Windows for Workgroups is started) the following message appears:

  TCP Unloaded

This happens when your computer has a Madge 16/4 Smart Ring Node Token Ring
adapter installed and you are using the SMARTND.DOS driver file version 1.25 or
1.37.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when the LOAD TCPIP line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file is
executed. These versions of SMARTND.DOS may have problems running Microsoft's
MS-TCP/IP stack in Windows for Workgroups 3.11.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, use the SMARTND.DOS driver file version 1.5. To obtain
this driver file, connect to Madge BBS at (408)955-0262, or contact Madge
Technical Support at (800)876-2343.


The Madge product included here is manufactured by Madge Networks, Inc., a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product s performance or reliability.

Additional query words: wfw wfwg 3.11 setup

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : 3.11

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