Microsoft KB Archive/164452

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Err Msg: Network Device Type Is Incorrect

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Q164452

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, versions 2, 2.1

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SYMPTOMS
When you are using a computer with an NE2000 network adapter and Novell's Client32 network client installed, you may receive the following error message when you try to log in to a Windows NT domain:

Microsoft Networking

Network device type is incorrect. Be sure you typed it correctly.

CAUSE
The NE2000 network adapter miniport driver conflicts with the OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2) Ndis.vxd.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods:


 * Replace the network adapter with a different model.
 * Use the Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks or the Microsoft Service for NetWare Directory Services.

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

Additional query words: 95

Keywords : osr2 win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch kbWin95OPKOSR2 kbWin95OPKOSR210