Microsoft KB Archive/150282

= NT 3.x Video and Print Drivers Not Compatible with NT 4.0 =

Article ID: 150282

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q150282



SYMPTOMS
If you try to load OEM video and print drivers written for Windows NT version 3.51 and earlier on a computer running Windows NT 4.0, the following error message is displayed:

The specified .INF file could not be found or was written for a previous version of Windows NT. This release of Windows NT requires new video drivers be installed.



CAUSE
Windows NT 3.x video and print drivers are not compatible with Windows NT 4.0.

This incompatibility is a result of changes made under Windows NT 4.0 to move GDI into the Kernel.



RESOLUTION
Many Windows NT 3.x drivers continue to be compatible with Windows NT 4.0. Please contact the manufacturer of your particular print/video device for information concerning the availability of Windows NT 4.0 OEM drivers.

NOTE: Even if Windows NT 3.x drivers seem to install correctly, they are not loaded by the operating system. Windows NT 4.0-compatible drivers must be obtained.

Additional query words: prodnt

Keywords: kbprint kbdisplay KB150282

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