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Q242113: Cannot Log On to Windows NT Domain Using IPX/SPX and TCP/IP

Article: Q242113
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to log on to a TCP/IP- and Microsoft Windows NT-based network using
a Microsoft Windows 95-based client, you may not be able to do so. The client
computer may have both TCP/IP and IPX/SPX bound to the network adapter and both
Client for Microsoft Networks and Client for NetWare Networks installed.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the Windows 95-based client is using IPX/SPX as the
default protocol and the Windows NT Server-based servers are configured for
TCP/IP only. The network logon validation request may time out before TCP/IP
sends a confirmation.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, on the Windows 95-based computer, cancel the bindings for
IPX/SPX, and then remove any Novell client software. To do this, follow these
steps:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Network.

2. Click Configuration.

3. In the list of installed network components, click the network adapter, and
  then click Properties.

4. Click Bindings.

5. Click to clear the IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol and any Novell client software
  check boxes.

6. Click OK, and then click OK again.

7. Click Yes to restart the computer.

Additional query words: nt 4.0 ipx spx tcp

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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