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Q298459: Frequently Asked Questions for Windows NT 3.51

Article: Q298459
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbWinNT351
Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 
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SUMMARY
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This list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) provides information about some
Windows NT 3.51 and describes some common issues and workarounds or resolutions
that may occur. The following subjects are included in the article:

- Dial-Up Networking and Remote Access Service (RAS) Questions
- Hardware and Multimedia Questions
- Setup and Upgrading Questions
- Printing Questions
- Miscellaneous Questions

MORE INFORMATION
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Dial-Up Networking and Remote Access Service (RAS) Questions
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  How do I set up and configure Dial-Up Networking in Windows NT 3.51?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q171/2/67.asp)

  My modem does not dial. How can I determine what the problem is?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q102/7/82.asp)

  I cannot connect to a Windows NT RAS server from my Windows NT 3.51-based
  computer. How do I resolve this?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q102/7/82.asp)

  How do I browse computers on a remote network using a TCP/IP RAS connection?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q149/9/07.asp)

  When RAS clients attempt to connect to my RAS server, I receive an "Event ID
  20091" error message in Event Viewer. How do I resolve this?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q151/7/60.asp)

  Does Windows NT 3.51 Support Faxes?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q133/1/80.asp)

  Why Can't I Use RAS from My TCP/IP Workstation After Upgrading to NT 3.51 ?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q132/5/04.asp)

Hardware and Multimedia Questions
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  When I start my computer, I receive a "STOP: 0x0000007B Inaccessible Boot
  Device" error message. How do I resolve this?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q122/9/26.asp)

  I cannot get my CD-ROM drive to work in Windows NT. How do I resolve this?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q126/3/80.asp)

  I installed Windows NT, and now my IDE CD-ROM drive no longer works. What is
  the problem?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q139/9/86.asp)

  How Can I troubleshoot My PCMCIA Modem?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q131/8/68.asp)

Setup and Upgrading Questions
-----------------------------

  How do I determine if my computer is compatible with Windows NT?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q131/3/03.asp)

  My computer is not on the Windows NT Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). What
  should I do?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q142/8/65.asp)

  What are the differences between the FAT, NTFS, and HPFS file systems?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q100/1/08.asp)

  When I run Windows NT Setup, I receive a "STOP: 0x0000001E" error message on a
  blue screen. What should I do?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q161/7/03.asp)

  During Windows NT Setup, I receive an error message stating that Setup could
  not verify my drive. Why is this occurring?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q168/9/31.asp)

  I'm having problems using or creating the Windows NT boot floppy disks. How
  can I determine if there is a problem with my floppy disks?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q130/0/87.asp)

  I receive a "STOP: 0xc000026C" error message on a blue screen while I am
  installing Windows NT. What should I do?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q160/4/95.asp)

  During Windows NT Setup, I receive a "STOP: 0x0000007B" or "STOP: 0x4,0,0,0"
  error message on a blue screen. What is the problem?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q122/9/26.asp)

  How do I remove Windows NT from my computer?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q103/0/49.asp)

  Windows NT Hangs During Setup or Displays Error Messages Loading EIDE Drivers.
  What Can I Do?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q124/3/07.asp)

  Why Does My PCI-based Computer with an ATI Video Adapter and an Adaptec 2940
  SCSI Controller Give Me Error Messages or Hang?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q122/3/87.asp)

  Why Does the Step-Up Edition's Setup Say It "Cannot Find a Previous Version of
  Windows NT" on My Computer?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q132/5/45.asp)

  Why Do I Get the Message "Atdisk.sys failed to load" after completing the 3.51
  upgrade? (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q136/9/90.asp)

Printing Questions
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  I deleted a print job, and now none of my jobs print properly. How do I
  resolve this?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q160/8/61.asp)

  I think I may have a damaged printer driver, but removing and reinstalling the
  printer in the Printers folder does not resolve the problem. How do I
  manually delete a printer driver in Windows NT?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q135/4/06.asp)

  Where can I find a Windows NT printer driver for my printer?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q156/0/82.asp)

  What Can I Do If My Printer is Not Listed in the Driver List and the
  Manufacturer Does Not Have a Driver?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q154/6/12.asp)

Miscellaneous Questions
-----------------------

  I installed Windows 95, and now I can no longer start Windows NT. How do I
  restore the ability to dual boot my computer?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q136/5/47.asp)

  When I start my computer, I receive an error message stating that the
  Ntoskrnl.exe file is missing or corrupt. What should I do?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q124/5/50.asp)

  When I attempt to reinstall TCP/IP or add the TCP/IP service, I receive the
  error message "The registry subkey already exists" or "Unable to remove name
  space provider." How do I resolve this?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q151/2/37.asp)

  When I attempt to run the repair process from the Emergency Repair Disk (ERD),
  I receive the error message "Setup has determined that your file system is
  corrupt." What should I do?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q121/5/17.asp)

  I changed some settings in Windows NT. Now when I start my computer I receive
  the error message "Windows NT could not be started as configured. A previous
  working configuration was used instead." How do I resolve this?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q135/5/27.asp)

  How do I create a set of Windows NT boot floppy disks like those included with
  the retail package?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q131/7/35.asp)

  Can I connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network, from a computer running Windows
  NT 3.51? (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q166/0/90.asp)

  How do I connect a Windows NT 3.51-based computer and a Windows 95-based
  computer using a null-modem cable?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q142/0/65.asp)

  How can I reinstall an NT client's Mail or Schedule+?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q136/0/35.asp)

  Why do some AT command scheduled events not run when they're supposed to?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q113/0/73.asp)

  Why Does Windows NT 3.51 Hang When I Do a Shutdown?
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q135/9/96.asp)

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbWinNT351 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search
Version           : :3.51
Issue type        : kbinfo

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