Microsoft KB Archive/134775

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Cannot Set Up from Network with Smc8000.dos Real-Mode Driver

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Q134775

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
If you try to install Windows 95 from a network server on a computer with an SMC EtherCard Elite16 Ultra (8216) or EtherEZ (8416) network adapter, you may receive the following error message:

Please insert "Disk 2" and then click OK. Or click Cancel to quit Setup.

If you click OK, nothing happens. If you click Cancel, the following error message is displayed

Cannot open file ':\ \mini.cab'

where  is the network drive you are installing from and is the folder containing the Windows 95 files.

CAUSE
This is a known problem with the Smc8000.dos real-mode network adapter driver.

RESOLUTION
Please contact the network adapter manufacturer to inquire about obtaining an updated driver to correct the problem.

MORE INFORMATION
The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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