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Q318912: Cannot Connect to Network After Upgrade to Windows NT 4.0 SP6a

Article: Q318912
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0 SP6a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbhw kbnetwork kbtool
Last Modified: 17-APR-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 SP6a 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you apply Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a (SP6a) to your computer that has
a 3COM 90x network adapter, your network adapter may lose network connectivity.

CAUSE
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This issue may be caused if you are using an network adapter driver that is not
completely compatible with Windows NT 4.0 SP6a.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, contact 3COM to inquire about the availability of an
updated network adapter driver for your 3COM 90x network adapter. For
information about how to do so, please view the following 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.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbenv kbhw kbnetwork kbtool 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTW400SP6a
Version           : :4.0 SP6a
Issue type        : kbprb

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