Microsoft KB Archive/108700

= ODIHLP.EXE Load Error Messages =

Article ID: 108700

Article Last Modified on 9/24/1999

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11

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This article was previously published under Q108700



SYMPTOMS
This article lists error messages generated by ODIHLP.EXE when it is loaded out of sequence.

 The ODIHLP.EXE may produce the following error message if it is loaded before the link support layer (LSL.COM):

ERROR: cannot load LSL

ODI/NDIS3 Mapper: Initialization failure

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 The ODIHLP.EXE file may produce the following error message if it is loaded after LSL.COM and before the multiple link interface driver (MLID):

ERROR: not bound to any boards

ODI/NDIS3 Mapper: Initialization failure

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In both the above scenarios, when you start Windows for Workgroups 3.11, a text-based and a Windows-based error message appear:

The following text-based error message appears when the SYSTEM.INI file is read:

ERROR: MSODISUP failed to load.

ODIHLP.EXE must be loaded before starting Windows,

ODIHLP.EXE should be loaded in AUTOEXEC.BAT after LSL.COM

Cannot load a device that is specified in SYSTEM.INI.

The performance of Windows should not be affected without this file.

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSODISUP.386

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The Windows-based STOP error message that appears is:

Networking functionality will not be available. Your network adapter or protocols may not be configured properly. Run Network Setup to check adapter and protocol settings.



RESOLUTION
To avoid these errors, ODIHLP.EXE must be loaded after LSL.COM and the MLID.



MORE INFORMATION
ODIHLP.EXE is the real-mode component that allows LSL to complete its binding process in real mode (similar to NDISHLP.SYS). This file hooks all the real-mode entry points so that MSODISUP.386 can use this information when working in protected mode.

ODIHLP.EXE acts as a default stack for all frame types (that is, ODIHLP accepts any packet that is of one of the frame types listed in the NET.CFG file.

Additional query words: 3.11

Keywords: KB108700

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