Microsoft KB Archive/236346

= Safe Mode with Networking Does Not Support NWLink IPX/SPX NetBIOS-Compatible Transport Protocol =

Article ID: 236346

Article Last Modified on 2/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

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This article was previously published under Q236346



SYMPTOMS
When you start your Windows 2000-based computer using the "Safe Mode with Networking" startup option, resources on IPX-only networks are unreachable.



CAUSE
The "Safe Mode with Networking" option starts Windows 2000 using only basic files and drivers, plus network connections. The NWLink protocol is not enumerated when you boot using this mode.



RESOLUTION
TCP/IP and NetBEUI are both supported in "Safe Mode with Networking" mode. If you want to use "Safe Mode with Networking" mode, you may want to have your network configured to use TCP/IP or NetBEUI.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: connectivity routing SPX\IPX

Keywords: kbenv kbnetwork kbprb KB236346

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