Q242278: Service Pack 6 Setup Replaces 3Com EtherLink 905B Driver

Article: Q242278
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0 SP6
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbWinNT4sp6fix
Last Modified: 20-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 SP6 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 SP6 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0 SP6 
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SUMMARY
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There is a known issue with the 3Com EtherLink 905B network adapter driver prior
to version 3.38.40.0. In certain conditions, this issue is exposed in Windows NT
4.0 Service Pack 6 (SP6).

RESOLUTION
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Windows NT Server or Workstation 4.0
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To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the
individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service
pack, please go to:

- http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/ServicePacks/

-or-

- Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft
Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support
Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the
following address on the World Wide Web:

  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS


Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition
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To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT Server
4.0, Terminal Server Edition. For additional information, please see the
following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT
Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. This problem was first corrected in Windows
NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition
Service Pack 6.

MORE INFORMATION
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To avoid any incompatibility between SP6 and the 3Com driver, SP6 Setup replaces
this driver (and prior versions of the 3Com driver) with version 3.40.40.0.

If you have the EtherLink 905B network adapter and need to reinstall the drivers,
please obtain the latest drivers from 3Com. For information about obtaining the
latest 3Com drivers, click the following link to view the 3Com Web site:

  http://www.3com.com

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help
you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to
change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this
third-party contact information.

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

To obtain the latest Windows NT 4.0 service pack, click the link below:

  http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/ServicePacks/

Additional query words: sp6

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Keywords          : kbWinNT4sp6fix 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTSEntSearch kbWinNTSEnt400sp6 kbWinNTS400sp6 kbWinNTS400search kbNTTermServ400 kbNTTermServSearch kbWinNTW400sp6
Version           : winnt:4.0 SP6
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbbug kbinfo
Solution Type     : kbfix

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