Article: Q159144
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbhw kbsetup kbHardware
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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Communications on a port dongle under Windows NT can fail because of changes in
Ntvdm.exe.
MORE INFORMATION
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A dongle is a small device that is attached to a system to provide physical
confirmation of a software license.
WORKAROUND
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The updated version of Ntvdm.exe, which fixes dongle problems, is available in
Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 2 and later.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.00. This
problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT
version 4.00. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the
following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):
S E R V P A C K
Additional query words: parallel port Winnt prodnt
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Keywords : kbhw kbsetup kbHardware
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version : 4.0
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