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Q136272: Cannot Connect to Windows NT 3.1 Computer with IPX/SPX

Article: Q136272
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using only the IPX/SPX-compatible network protocol in Windows 95,
you find that you can connect to Microsoft Windows NT 3.5 servers and
workstations, but not to Windows NT 3.1 servers or workstations running only the
IPX/SPX-compatible protocol.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur if you do not have NetBIOS support enabled.

RESOLUTION
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To enable NetBIOS support with the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol, follow these
steps:

1. Use the right mouse button to click Network Neighborhood, and then click
  Properties on the menu that appears.

2. On the Configuration tab, double-click the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol.

3. On the NetBIOS tab, click the "I want to enable NetBIOS over IPX/SPX" check
  box to select it.

4. Click OK, and then click OK again.

5. When you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.

REFERENCES
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Microsoft Windows 95 "Resource Kit," pages 430-431

Additional query words: novell netware

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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