Microsoft KB Archive/242278

= Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 Setup Replaces 3Com EtherLink 905B Driver with New Version =

Article ID: 242278

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6

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This article was previously published under Q242278



SUMMARY
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).



Windows NT Server or Workstation 4.0
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-


 * 152734how 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/directory/overview.asp

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

152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is 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
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

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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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