Microsoft KB Archive/315899

= File and Print Services for NetWare Not Supported on Windows Server 2003 =

PSS ID Number: 315899

Article Last Modified on 1/21/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you upgrade from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003, the primary driver for File and Print Services for Netware, Fpnwsrv.sys, is disabled before the upgrade process.

This occurs when all of the following conditions are true:
 * You upgrade from Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, or Windows 2000 Datacenter Server.
 * You have File and Print Services for Netware installed.
 * You upgrade to Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, or Datacenter Edition.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because File and Print Services for Netware is not supported on Windows Server 2003.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, remove File and Print Services for Netware:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Network and Dial-Up Connections.
 * 2) Right-click Local Area Network Connection, and then click Properties.
 * 3) In the list of installed network components, click File and Print Services for Netware, and then click Uninstall.
 * 4) Click OK, and then restart your computer when you are prompted to do so.



If File and Print Services for Netware Is Required in Your Organization
If your organization relies on Microsoft File and Print Services for Netware, Microsoft recommends that you maintain your Windows 2000-based servers that have this service installed until your organization no longer needs File and Print Services for Netware.

Microsoft has no plans to provide an update to File and Print Services for Netware that is compatible with Windows Server 2003.

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