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Q140127: PPP Authentication Fails with SP2 and Shiva Dialer

Article: Q140127
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 
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SUMMARY
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When you use the Shiva PPP Dialer, which uses SPAP Authentication, the
authentication process fails if Windows NT 3.51 Service Pack 2 is installed. The
problem does not occur with the original 3.51 installation.

WORKAROUND
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To resolve this problem, install the fix mentioned below.

After upgrading to Service Pack 2, replace RASPPPEN.DLL with the original file
from the CD-ROM.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. This
problem was corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT Workstation
or Server version 3.51. For information on obtaining this update, query on the
following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

  S E R V P A C K



Additional query words: prodnt

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Keywords          : kbnetwork 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search
Version           : winnt:3.51

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