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Q205328: Err Msg: Cannot Detect OS Type

Article: Q205328
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 27-MAR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install the Windows NT Option Pack, the following error message
occurs:

  Cannot detect OS Type

CAUSE
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The installation of the Windows NT Option Pack must have the NetLogon and
Computer Browser services running.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbiisSearch kbiis400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbpending

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