DOCUMENT:Q105448  28-OCT-1993  [W_NT]
TITLE   :Unable to Browse a Windows NT Server from a LAN Manager Client
PRODUCT :Windows NT
PROD/VER:3.10
OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
KEYWORDS:

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
 - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
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SYMPTOMS
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When you browse a Windows NT workgroup or domain from an MS-DOS or
OS/2 LAN Manager Networking Client, you may be unable to browse the
list of available servers on the network. Additionally, if a mixed
environment of LAN Manager 2.x and Windows NT servers are being used,
the LAN Manager servers may be visible in the browse list, even when
the Windows NT servers are not.
 
When you use the LAN Manager browse command NET VIEW, you will receive
the message "No entries in list." Under the Windows File Manager, the
workgroup or domain will appear empty.
 
CAUSE
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Windows NT has a configurable setting for the Server service, which
enables LAN Manager 2.x Browser broadcasts. Because the MS-DOS
Networking Client is LAN Manager-based software, this option needs to
be enabled for the clients to browse any available Window NT servers.
This option is not enabled by default.
 
RESOLUTION
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For all client computers to browse correctly, the Browse Master for
the domain or workgroup must have this option enabled. Because the
Browse Master responsibilities can be taken on by any Windows NT
computer in the workgroup, it is recommended that in an environment
with LAN Manager clients, all Windows NT computers should have this
option enabled.
 
Use the following procedure to enable LAN Manager broadcasts:
 
1. In the Control Panel window, choose the Network icon.
 
2. Under Installed Network Software, choose Server, and then choose
   the Configure button.
 
3. In the Server configuration window, select the "Make Browser
   Broadcasts to LAN Manager 2.x Clients" check box.
 
4. Choose OK to return to Network Settings and when prompted, restart
   your computer to activate the broadcasts.
 
For additional information on browsing and Windows NT, query on the
following words in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
 
   browse and windows and nt
 
Additional reference words: 3.10 
KBCategory:
KBSubcategory: netsrv

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