Q164452: Err Msg: Network Device Type Is Incorrect

Article: Q164452
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 2,2.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): osr2 win95
Last Modified: 31-JAN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, versions 2, 2.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using a computer with an NE2000 network adapter and Novell's
Client32 network client installed, you may receive the following error message
when you try to log in to a Windows NT domain:

  Microsoft Networking
  Network device type is incorrect. Be sure you typed it correctly.

CAUSE
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The NE2000 network adapter miniport driver conflicts with the OEM Service
Release 2 (OSR2) Ndis.vxd.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods:

- Replace the network adapter with a different model.

- Use the Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks or the Microsoft Service for
  NetWare Directory Services.


MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or other- wise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 95

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Keywords          : osr2 win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch kbWin95OPKOSR2 kbWin95OPKOSR210
Version           : :2,2.1

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