Microsoft KB Archive/106272

= WFWG Err Msg: Network Busy =

Article ID: 106272

Article Last Modified on 10/13/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11

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This article was previously published under Q106272



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to start the network redirector, connect to a network drive, printer, or any other network device, the following error message may be displayed:

Network Busy



CAUSE
The "Network Busy" error message is usually caused by some type of hardware problem; it is rarely caused by the network being busy. Below are the most common causes of this error message:


 * Interrupt (IRQ) conflict
 * I/O address conflict
 * RAM address conflict
 * DMA conflict
 * Hub/Concentrator/Bridge/Router problem
 * Problem with another computer on the network
 * Disconnected or faulty cabling, connectors, or terminators
 * Faulty network card (on the local or a remote computer)
 * Incorrect Transceiver Type selection
 * Duplicate computer name on network
 * Incorrect network interface card (NIC) driver

Additional query words: 3.10 3.1 3.11 "the network is busy"

Keywords: KB106272

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