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Q146106: Using IBMTOK.DOS on Fast Computers Results In Error 36

Article: Q146106
Product(s): Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft LAN Manager, version 2.2c 
- Microsoft Network Client for MS-DOS version 3.0 
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you load a real-mode protocol, such as MS-DLC, TCP/IP or NetBEUI, on a LAN
Manager 2.2c, a Network Client 3.0 for MS-DOS or a Windows for Workgroups 3.11
computer using IBMTOK.DOS for a token ring adapter, the following error message
appears:

  Error 36: Unable to bind. Hardware failure.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs on any computer running at a CPU speed greater than 60 Mhz.
The IBMTOK.DOS driver does not work properly at CPU speeds greater than 60 Mhz.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, download IBMTOKR.EXE, a self-extracting file that
includes the new IBMTOK.DOS driver (dated 10/18/94), from the following
service:

- Internet (anonymous FTP) ftp ftp.microsoft.com Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles
  folder. Get IBMTOKR.EXE


For additional information about , please see the following article(s) in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q119591 How to Download Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbZNotKeyword kbLanManSearch kbWFWSearch kbNetworkClientSearch kbWFW311 kbLanMan220c kbNetworkClient300DOS

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