Microsoft KB Archive/889093

= The log on process may take 10 minutes or longer to finish when you log on to a Novell NetWare server by using a Windows XP Professional-based computer =

Article ID: 889093

Article Last Modified on 8/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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SYMPTOMS
When you log on to a Novell NetWare server by using a Microsoft Windows XP Professional-based computer, the log on process may take 10 minutes or longer to finish.



RESOLUTION
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Windows XP Professional
Date        Time   Version            Size    File name

16-Nov-2004 17:21  5.1.2600.2563     163,456  Nwrdr.sys

Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1
Date       Time  Version       Size    File name - 25-Nov-2004 01:58 5.1.2600.1611 156,800 Nwrdr.sys

and Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Date       Time  Version       Size    File name - 16-Nov-2004 17:21 5.1.2600.2563 163,456 Nwrdr.sys



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.

