Microsoft KB Archive/154413

= Changing Maximum Number of Users on an FPNW Server =

Article ID: 154413

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft File and Print Services for Netware 3.51

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This article was previously published under Q154413



SYMPTOMS
By default Microsoft File and Print Services for NetWare (FPNW) uses 10,000 as the maximum number of NetWare clients. This can cause problems when using applications such as backup utilities and older MS-DOS applications.



RESOLUTION
The maximum number of users that can be connected can be changed by making the following change in the registry:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.


 * 1) Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
 * 2) From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following subkey:

\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FPNW\Parameters
 * 1) Select MaxUsers and enter the desired value for the maximum connections of NetWare clients. (default is 10000)
 * 2) Click OK and quit the Registry Editor.
 * 3) Shut down and restart Windows NT or stop and restart the FPNW service.

NOTE: Page 95 of the "Microsoft File and Print Services for NetWare Administrator's Guide" incorrectly documents the default to be 1,000. The correct default setting for the maximum number of NetWare clients should be 10,000.

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