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Q150048: Syscon Changes Maximum Password Age on FPNW Server

Article: Q150048
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 30-MAR-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft File and Print Services for NetWare version 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you use the Syscon utility to access a Windows NT server running File and
Print Manager for NetWare (FPNW), and then access Supervisor options and view
the default Account Balance / Restrictions, the maximum password age of User
Manager's account policy will change from Password Never Expires to Expires in
40 Days.

CAUSE
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There is a code problem with Fpnw.dll.

RESOLUTION
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Fpnw.dll has been modified to correct this situation.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in File and Print Services for
NetWare version 3.51. This problem was corrected in the latest Windows NT 3.51
U.S. Service Pack. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, 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 gsnw csnw fpnw

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Keywords          : kbnetwork 
Technology        : kbServicesNetwareSearch kbFPNW351
Version           : winnt:3.51

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