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###### #### ############ Microsoft
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######## #### #### Windows NT and Advanced Server
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#### #### #### #### Frequently Asked Questions
#### ######## ####
#### ####### #### March 1993
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This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about
Windows NT. (Last update: 5/10/93.)
Table of Contents
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Obtaining the Windows NT Beta Release
1.2. Obtaining Windows NT Advanced Server
1.3. Obtaining Manuals for the WIN32 SDK Update
1.4. Windows NT Support via an Internet Address
1.5. Development Issues Belong in the MSWIN32 Forum
1.6. Obtaining SQL for Windows NT
1.7. Obtaining the Windows NT Preliminary DDK
1.8. Making a Suggestion to be Added to Windows NT
1.9. Security Certification Specifications
1.10. Obtaining SNA Server for Windows NT Beta SDK
1.11. Obtaining SNA Server for Windows NT Beta
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP
2.1. Installing Windows NT Over Previous Installation
2.2. Selections in Flexboot keep returning to the Flexboot Menu
2.3. Windows NT Boots but Looks in Wrong Boot Directory
2.4. Converting the system partition to NTFS on MIPS R4000
2.5. Windows NT Needs 600K Free
2.6. PS/2 Hangs when Searching for SCSI Adapter
2.7. What is the $WIN_NT$.~LS Directory
2.8. Setup Fails When Switching from Text to Graphics
2.9. Emergency Repair Disk on Unsupported CD-ROM
2.10. MIPS Installation not working
3. HARDWARE INFORMATION
3.1. System Requirements for Windows NT
3.2. Hardware Compatibility List (HWFEED.TXT)
3.3. Full Screen MS-DOS Support on MIPS Machines
3.4. Device Driver Requests
3.5. DELL Computer Only Recognizes 16 MB of Memory
3.6. Limits of Support for Removable Media
3.7. Sharing Communication Port Interrupts
3.8. Changing Locally-Administered IBM Token Ring Card Addresses
3.9. DMA Speed on an Adaptec 154x SCSI Controller
3.10. AMI SCSI Controllers
3.11. Adaptec 154x SCSI Controller BIOS Versions
3.12. SoundBlaster/AudioPro Problems
3.13. Cannot Print to LPT1
3.14. Adding a CD-ROM After Installing Windows NT
3.15. SCSI and ESDI Drives with More Than 1024 Cylinders
3.16. SoundBlaster Pro Plays Mono Only
3.17. ATI Ultra Drivers
3.18. TSENG Labs ET4000 Does Not Sync
3.19. Archive Python Tape Drive - No drive detected
3.20. NEC CD-ROM Slow Downs
3.21. Supported ATI Products
3.22. ATI Driver Won't Display a Higher Resolution
3.23. Trouble-Shooting ATI Problems
3.24. Display 16 and 32 Bit Color Modes in ATI Adapters
3.25. UART Support
3.26. Logitech Mouse Drivers
3.27. Digiboard Drivers
3.28. SCSI Selection Timeout (#11) Errors from Adaptec 1542 or 1740
3.29. Support for Mediavision Pro AudioSpectrum 16
4. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
4.1. IBM MOST (OS/2 Boot Manager) and Boot Loader
4.2. Couldn't Find NTLDR
4.3. The System Uses Between 70 and 130 Threads
4.4. How the LibPath Environment Variable Works
4.5. File Compression Programs and Drivers
4.6. What to do with WOW Applications That Don't Work
4.7. Using fault tolerance mirroring in Windows NT
4.8. OS/2 Subsystem Takes Priority
4.9. ANSI.SYS Support
4.10. Extended and Expanded Memory for MS-DOS Applications
4.11. Converting File Systems without Reformating
4.12. User Disk Quotas
4.13. Removal of NTFS
4.14. CHKDSK /F on an NTFS Drive
4.15. MS-DOS Device Drivers in CONFIG.SYS
4.16. Disabling POSIX and OS/2 Subsystems
4.17. Replacing Boot Sector Without Reinstalling
4.18. Expand by Default and Reconnect at Logon Checkboxes
4.19. DoubleSpace
4.20. Microsoft Visual C++
5. NETWORK INFORMATION
5.1. TCP/IP Support
5.2. Replicator Service only allows me to Import files
5.3. Network Fails To Start
5.4. Using Telnet in Windows NT
5.5. LAN Manager and Windows NT Domains
5.6. Windows NT Advanced Server Upgrade
5.7. Difference Between Workgroup and Domain
5.8. Network Drives Display Slowly in Open Dialog Box
5.9. Network Directory Listing Enumeration
5.10. Guest Account Can Delete Other User Profiles
5.11. RAS and TCP/IP
5.12. Can't Copy Directory Structure to LAN Manager Server
6. COMMON ERROR MESSAGES
6.1. Error 0000001E
6.2. NTVDM Error
6.3. Error 0x00000069 or 0x00000067
6.4. Fatal System Error 0x0000000A
6.5. System Error F002
6.6. Setup Fails with SCSI Read Request Error
6.7. Error X00000022 - Generic Bugcheck
6.8. Fatal Kernel Error 006E or 0071 During Setup
6.9. LogErrorEntry Error (UniqueId=300)
7. OTHER FILES ON COMPUSERVE
=====================================================================
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
=====================================================================
1.1. Obtaining the Windows NT Beta Release
Question:
How can I get the beta version of Windows NT?
Answer:
There are two programs: The WIN32 SDK for Windows NT and the Windows NT
Beta program.
- WIN32 SDK for Windows NT:
The WIN32 SDK for Windows NT is offered for software developers who
need to either develop applications for the Windows NT operating
system or to port existing applications to 32-bit.
The WIN32 SDK for Windows NT provides you with access to the broader
capabilities of the Win32 API with features such as preemptive
multitasking, multi-threading, 32-bit flat memory model, and
security. By purchasing the WIN32 SDK you will receive preliminary
and final versions of the Windows NT operating system and SDK tools
in addition to preliminary versions of a C/C++ compiler. For complete
system requirements please download the WIN32 SDK data sheet
(SDKDAT.DOC or SDKDAT.RTF in Library 1 of the MSWIN32 forum) and the
hardware compatibility list (1092HW.TXT in Library 1 of the WINNT
forum).
The cost of the WIN32 SDK with printed documentation is $399. A
CD-only version containing the documentation in PostScript format is
also available for $69. To order from within the U.S, please call
Microsoft Developer Services at (800) 227 -4679. In Canada, call
(800) 563-9048. In all other countries, contact your local Microsoft
representative.
- Windows NT Beta Program
Distribution of Microsoft Windows NT, March Beta is currently only
available to a limited number of sites. However, we will increase
the number of beta sites over the coming months. If you wish to
register your interest in the program, you may choose to do one of
the following:
- Send a letter to:
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Attention: Microsoft Windows NT Beta Program 4/1
- Send a facsimile to (206) 936-7329 to the attention of "Microsoft
Windows NT Beta Program, 4/1". Please send only typed or printed
submissions.
In either case you should include:
Name:
Company Name:
Title:
Address (no p.o. boxes):
Phone/Fax#:
Hardware configuration:
Any other related information:
Note: This does not automatically ensure your enrollment in the Beta
program; however we will seriously consider all inquiries.
=====================================================================
1.2. Obtaining Windows NT Advanced Server
Question:
How do I get on the beta program for Windows NT Advanced Server?
Answer:
Distribution of Microsoft Windows NT for Advanced Server, March Beta, is
currently available to a limited number of beta sites. However, we will
increase the number of beta sites over the coming months. If you wish to
register your interest in the program, you may choose to do one of the
following:
- Send a letter to:
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Attention: Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server Beta Program 4/1
- Send a facsimile to (206) 936-7329 to the attention of "Microsoft
Windows NT Advanced Server Beta Program, 4/1". Please send only typed
or printed submissions.
In either case you should include:
Name:
Company Name:
Title:
Address (no P.O. boxes):
Phone/Fax#:
Hardware configuration:
Any other related information:
Note: This does not automatically ensure your enrollment in the Beta
program, however we will seriously consider all inquiries. Only sites
with the Windows NT beta (SDK or End User) will be considered for the
Windows NT SQL or Windows NT Advanced Server beta programs.
=====================================================================
1.3. Obtaining Manuals for the WIN32 SDK Update
Question:
I didn't get any manuals or release notes in my WIN32 SDK update for
March. How do I get them?
Answer:
Documentation for the WIN32 SDK is included on the CD-ROM in the
\DOC\ENDUSER directory. Please check the README.TXT in the \DOC
directory for a complete listing of Programming References and other
documentation that is included with your CD-ROM.
=====================================================================
1.4. Windows NT Support via an Internet Address
Question:
Is there an Internet address that I can submit questions to?
Answer:
No - at least not with full Microsoft support.
The only official location for support from Microsoft is on CompuServe
in the WINNT and MSWIN32 forums. However, there are several other places
where you can get some peer support, (including some MS personnel in
their own time). These include the ntdev@alfalfa.com mailing list (send
mail to ntdev-request@alfalfa.com to join) and the comp.os.ms-
windows.programmer.win32 newsgroup on UseNet. Please remember that these
are not official venues for support, and, as a result, support is not
guaranteed; the level of support you receive may vary.
=====================================================================
1.5. Development Issues Belong in the MSWIN32 Forum
Question:
Where should I ask questions about the WIN32 SDK? Can I ask them in the
WINNT Forum?
Answer:
WIN32 SDK programming questions are answered in the MSWIN32 Forum.
WINNT is dedicated for end-user issues about Windows NT (for example,
installing the Windows NT operating system itself), while MSWIN32 is
dedicated to developer issues about Windows NT ( installing the
Development Tools portion of the WIN32 SDK for Windows NT, API
questions, etc.).
The more closely you follow this policy the easier and faster it will be
for all forum members to get the information and help they need. Thanks!
=====================================================================
1.6. Obtaining SQL for Windows NT Question:
How can I get the beta version of Windows NT SQL?
Distribution of Microsoft Windows NT SQL, March Beta is currently
available to a limited number of sites. If you wish to register your
interest in the program, you may choose to do one of the following:
- Send a letter to
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Attention: SQL Server for Windows NT Beta Coordinator 4/1
- Send a facsimile to (206) 936-7329 to the attention of
"SQL Server for Windows NT Beta Coordinator 4/1". Please
send only typed or printed submissions.
In either case you should include:
Name:
Company Name:
Title:
Address (no p.o. boxes):
Phone/Fax#:
Hardware configuration:
Any other related information:
Note: Only sites with the WIN32 SDK or the Windows NT Beta Product will
be considered for the Windows NT SQL or Windows NT beta programs.
=====================================================================
1.7. Obtaining the Windows NT Preliminary DDK
Question:
How can I get the Windows NT Preliminary DDK?
Answer:
The Preliminary DDK is available now. The cost is as follows:
DDK CD-ROM only $69
DDK CD-ROM with hard-copy documentation $399
This pricing includes updates and the final version of the DDK. The
documentation will be included on the CD in both Postscript and Write
format, and all the device driver functions will be documented in
Winhelp.
To order from within the U.S, please call Microsoft Developer Services
at (800) 227-4679. In Canada, call (800) 563-9048. In all other
countries, contact your local Microsoft representative.
International customers should contact their local MS office for
ordering, pricing and availability information.
Note: Anyone who purchases the hard-copy documentation for the DDK will
receive the new book "Inside Windows NT" from MS Press. This book will
not be on the CD.
=====================================================================
1.8. Making a Suggestion to be Added to Windows NT
Question:
I would really like to see a feature added to Windows NT. How do I go
about making this suggestion? Is there a procedure in place to make such
suggestions?
Answer :
Microsoft is always interested in hearing your commentary and
suggestions. You can file a report for suggestions by using the
SUGGST.TXT from Library 3 on Compuserve. Once this file is uploaded, it
will be passed to the Windows NT development team so they can evaluate
the suggestion.
=====================================================================
1.9. Security Certification Specifications
Question :
How can I obtain the security certification specifications ?
Answer :
For information on operating system security certification
specifications, contact the following source:
National Computer Security Conference (NCSC) at (202) 783-3238
The following documents are available:
- The Orange Book (Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria). This
document explains standalone operating system security ratings and
requirements.
- Red Book (Trusted Network Interpretation). This document extends to
security ratings in networks.
NCSC has many other informative publications. Costs are minimal
(approximately $3.00 U.S.).
=====================================================================
1.10. Obtaining SNA Server for Windows NT Beta SDK
Question:
How can I obtain SNA Server for Windows NT Beta SDK?
Answer:
Distribution of Microsoft SNA Server for Windows NT SDK, April Beta, is
currently available to any SNA ISV (independent software vendor) or IHV
(independent hardware vendor) classified as a "commercial" developer of
SNA software or hardware. You can obtain the April Beta SDK at no
charge. Only sites with the Windows NT beta (SDK or End User) can be
considered for the SNA Server for Windows NT beta program.
If you wish to register your interest in the program, send mail the
following Internet email alias:
winntsna@microsoft.com
Or, from CompuServe, send a message using the following address:
>internet:winntsna@microsoft.com
Please include the following information:
Name:
Company Name:
Title:
Address (no P.O. boxes):
Phone Number:
SNA products your company develops:
Please briefly state why you would like to participate in the Beta:
Note: Microsoft will seriously consider all inquiries, but there is no
guarantee that you will been enrolled in the Beta program.
=====================================================================
1.11. Obtaining SNA Server for Windows NT Beta
Question:
How can I obtain SNA Server for Windows NT?
Answer:
Distribution of Microsoft SNA Server for Windows NT, April Beta, is
currently available to a limited number of beta sites. If you wish to
enter the SNA Server beta program you need to contact the Microsoft
field sales office or Microsoft subsidiary nearest you.
Note: Only sites with the Windows NT beta (SDK or End User) can be
considered for the SNA Server for Windows NT beta program.
=====================================================================
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP
=====================================================================
2.1. Installing Windows NT Over Previous Installation
Question:
Can I install the March Release of Windows NT Beta over my previous
(October) version of Windows NT?
Answer:
Please refer to the Release Notes for complete installation details
before installing the March release.
=====================================================================
2.2. Selections in Flexboot keep returning to the Flexboot Menu
Question:
Whenever I choose MS-DOS from the Flexboot menu, it keeps returning me
to the Flexboot menu. Why?
Answer:
This can happen when installing Windows NT over a previously existing
Windows NT installation without using the MS- DOS SYS command to
activate the partition. When Windows NT installs, it reads the drive
boot sector to create the BOOTSECT.DOS file. It then uses BOOTSECT.DOS
when you select the previous operating system choice from the Flexboot
menu to restore the original partition information.
If you install Windows NT over another copy of Windows NT, BOOTSECT.DOS
may contain a copy of the Windows NT partition information and not the
MS-DOS partition information. Each time you select the previous
operating system, the Windows NT partition information is loaded and
executed.
There are two ways to fix this:
- If you have a previous copy of BOOTSECT.DOS, replace the current
version with the previous version.
- If not, you need to recreate the boot sector for MS-DOS by booting
from an MS-DOS diskette and running SYS C: from that disk. Doing this
removes the Flexboot feature from your system. To re-enable Flexboot,
you will need to reinstall Windows NT, or use the MKSECT.ZIP utility
which is available in Library 1 of the WINNT forum.
=====================================================================
2.3. Windows NT Boots but Looks in Wrong Boot Directory
Question:
Windows NT looks in the wrong boot directory. Why?
Answer:
This can be caused by a few different things:
- Make sure BOOT.INI refers to the correct Windows NT directory.
- The IBM MOST utility for OS/2 2.0 is installed on the hard drive.
Windows NT uses logical partitioning. When an unknown partition type
(MOST for example) sits between the base partition and the Windows NT
partition, it can set the logical partitions off by one. MOST is not
supported with Windows NT.
Install Windows NT on a machine that does not have the MOST utility
installed.
=====================================================================
2.4. Converting the system partition to NTFS on MIPS R4000
Question:
Can I convert my MIPS system partition to NTFS?
Answer:
No. The ARC specification requires that the system partition be FAT.
This is done so that HAL.DLL and OSLOADER.EXE will be accessible
regardless of the media type. If you want to use NTFS on a MIPS machine,
create a small system partition (1M or larger) to hold HAL.DLL and
OSLOADER.exe. The rest of the disk can be formatted as an NTFS
partition. The installer correctly puts HAL.DLL and OSLOADER on the
system partition.
Warning: Do not use CONVERT.EXE on the system partition. It will convert
it to NTFS and the system will no longer boot. If this happens, your
only option is to run ARCINST.EXE from the installation CD-ROM and
reformat the system partition as FAT.
=====================================================================
2.5. Windows NT Needs 600K Free
Question:
When I start up Windows NT, it gives the following error:
Windows NT has found only xxxxK of low memory, 600K of low memory is
required to run Windows NT. You may need to upgrade your computer or
run a configuration program provided by the manufacturer.
Answer:
In order to start Windows NT there must be at least 600K of low memory.
You may have to perform some configuration changes to rearrange the
hardware memory mapping so that 600K of low memory is available.
=====================================================================
2.6. PS/2 Hangs when Searching for SCSI Adapter
Question:
While installing the March beta release of Windows NT on my IBM PS/2, it
hangs after searching for third party SCSI adapters. What should I do?
Answer:
Check to see if your IBM SCSI adapter has a 1991 BIOS chip. At this
time, it is not possible to install the March Beta release of Windows NT
on a machine that has this chip set. You need to use either another
supported SCSI adapter or an IBM adapter with a BIOS date other than
1991.
You may check the date of your SCSI BIOS by examining the card and
looking at the end of the adapter closest to the front of the machine.
You should be able to see a chip with a paper sticker containing the
SCSI BIOS date.
=====================================================================
2.7. What is the $WIN_NT$.~LS Directory
Question:
After I attempted to install, Windows NT left a directory named
"$WIN_NT$.~LS" on my hard disk. What is it? Is it alright to delete it?
Answer:
This is a temporary directory created by the WINNT.EXE installation
program. The WINNT.EXE program copies all the setup files it needs to
your hard disk, then reboots into Windows NT and runs setup from your
hard drive.
This directory is normally deleted after a successful installation of
Windows NT. If Setup should fail for some reason, this directory is left
on your hard drive. You can safely delete this directory.
=====================================================================
2.8. Setup Fails When Switching from Text to Graphics
See the entry titled, Fatal Kernel Error 006E or 0071 During Setup, in
the Common Error Messages section.
=====================================================================
2.9. Emergency Repair Disk on Unsupported CD-ROM
Question:
Can I use the Emergency Repair disk if I install Windows NT from an
unsupported CD-ROM configuration or over the network?
Answer:
Unfortunately, this is not possible currently. The repair disk will not
function correctly in this case, because Windows NT has no way to access
the original installation media from Setup.
You can create an Emergency Repair disk by installing from either CD or
floppy. If you install from floppy (or from a Setup share created by
floppy), you need the original Setup floppies to use the Emergency
Repair disk. If you install from CD (or from a Setup share created by
CD), you need the original setup CD to use the Emergency Repair disk.
=====================================================================
2.10. MIPS Installation not working
Question:
Why doesn't Windows NT work on my MIPS machine?
Answer:
The March release of Windows NT requires an upgrade to your MIPS machine
to run successfully. If your hardware manufacturer has not contacted you
already, please contact them. In addition to the upgrade, your MIPS CPU
must have R4000 revision 2.0 or greater.
=====================================================================
3. HARDWARE INFORMATION
=====================================================================
3.1. System Requirements for Windows NT
Question:
What are the minimum hardware requirements to run Windows NT?
Answer:
The March Release of Windows NT has the following hardware requirements:
An x86-based microprocessor (386/25 or higher) with 12 MB or more of RAM
for this release, or an ARC-compatible RISC-based computer with 16 MB of
RAM such as the MIPS R4000 or R4400.
A hard disk with approximately 70 MB of free disk space for Windows NT
(80 MB on an ARC computer), 20 MB of which will be used for the virtual
memory paging file.
=====================================================================
3.2. Hardware Compatibility List (HWFEED.TXT)
Question:
How do I know if my hardware is supported and what do I have to do to
get it supported?
Answer:
Microsoft provides a list, 0393HW.TXT, of tested hardware that is known
to work with Windows NT. It has been posted on CompuServe in Library 1
of the WINNT forum. For your convenience the hardware list is also
available in Word for Windows format and called 0393HW.DOC. The Hardware
listed in this file has been tested on the March release of Windows NT
and is fully supported.
Any absence from this list does not imply that the hardware will not
work with Windows NT, only that it is untested and not supported at this
time.
The form, HWFEED.TXT, is provided as a means for you to request support
for your hardware. It is also in Library one of the WINNT forum. You can
mail it via CompuServe mail to the Internet address listed in the form.
Information from these surveys is compiled by the development team to
help clarify where support is needed most.
Also, since many drivers are being written by third party companies,
contact your vendor to indicate that you need a driver for their
hardware to run under Windows NT. This will help expedite the process
external to Microsoft as well.
=====================================================================
3.3. Full Screen MS-DOS Support on MIPS Machines
Question:
How do I get full screen MS-DOS support on my MIPS Machine?
Answer:
Full screen support will not be provided under Windows NT on MIPS systems.
=====================================================================
3.4. Device Driver Requests
Question:
Is there a driver available for my hardware yet?
Answer:
Microsoft posts all new, fixed and updated drivers in Library 2 of the
WINNT forum on CompuServe. Microsoft is making every attempt to keep
this library updated with drivers as they become available. If you have
hardware that is not currently supported, or does not have a driver
posted in WINNT, Library 2; please make a device driver request by
filling out the HWFEED.TXT form and mailing it to Microsoft at
WINNTHW@MICROSOFT.COM (INTERNET:WINNTHW@MICROSOFT.COM, if sending mail
from CompuServe).
Please note: Because of current support demands, this is a one way
alias; Microsoft will not respond directly to you to confirm that your
request has been received.
The hardware compatibility list, 0393HW.TXT, and HWFEED.TXT files can be
found in Library 1 of the WINNT forum on CompuServe.
=====================================================================
3.5. DELL Computer Only Recognizes 16 MB of Memory
Question:
Why doesn't Windows NT recognize any memory above 16MB on my Dell
machine?
Answer:
Some DELL machines have a BIOS problem which prevents it from seeing
greater than 16MB of RAM under Windows NT. If your machine demonstrates
this problem, please contact Dell to obtain their A08 BIOS upgrade.
=====================================================================
3.6. Limits of Support for Removable Media
Question:
I see some removable media drives on the hardware compatibility list,
but I'm having some problems. What are the limits of support for
removable media?
Answer:
Under the March Release of Windows NT, Bernoulli drives and removable
SCSI drives support a subset of the functionality that is provided for
fixed media devices: Only a single partition can be created on a
removable drive. Also, while removable FAT volumes can be freely
exchanged, removable NTFS volumes require that a system restart when you
change the media. Microsoft is aware of the problems currently
surrounding removable media and is working to improve the situation for
future releases.
=====================================================================
3.7. Sharing Communication Port Interrupts
Question:
Can I share communication port interrupts?
Answer:
The March Release of Windows NT supports two communication ports sharing
the same interrupt on non-MCA machines. However, only one port can be in
use at a time. A communication port will not be created if another type
of device is using the same interrupt.
=====================================================================
3.8. Changing Locally-Administered IBM Token Ring Card Addresses
Question:
Is there any way to change the locally-administered address on an IBM
Token Ring card?
Answer:
There is a parameter, NetworkAddress, in the registry database in the
IBM Tok section. This parameter sets the burned-in address of the Token
ring card and it is called IBM TokMC01[Parameters]
[NetworkAddress:REG_SZ:400000000203
=====================================================================
3.9. DMA Speed on an Adaptec 154x SCSI Controller
Question:
Can I set the DMA speed on an Adaptec 154x SCSI controller?
Answer:
Currently the AHA154X.SYS driver has a hard-coded DMA transfer rate of
5.0 MB. Even if you change jumper settings, the driver still transfers
data at this rate.
=====================================================================
3.10. AMI SCSI Controllers
Question:
What issues should I be aware of when installing the March Release of
Windows NT with an American Megatrends SCSI controller?
Answer:
The following information was provided by Clyde Washburn & Co. (American
Megatrends Distributors):
- Installation in the Adaptec emulation mode may be accomplished by
setting the controller 32-Bit Driver Mode to Disabled.
- New ROMs are now in Beta testing which will allow operation with
32-Bit Driver Mode Enabled as a Bustek Family controller. Expected
availability is 1-2 weeks. Please _email_ to 70305,1211 if you wish
to be notified when available-- do NOT leave Forum messages for that
purpose. We will need to know exactly _which_model_ controller you
have: Series 15 (original AMI cached SCSI), Series 44 (later
custom-chip version), Series 441 (Fast SCSI version of Series 44), or
Series 48 (non-cached Fast SCSI). It is anticipated that you will be
able to either purchase a ROM Update Kit, or download the necessary
files -- the latter will require the ability to burn both 27C256
(256k) and 27C010 (1 Mb) EPROMs.
=====================================================================
3.11. Adaptec 154x SCSI Controller BIOS Versions
Question:
Are there any issues regarding Adaptec 154x SCSI controller BIOS
versions?
Answer:
The 1988 version 3.08 Adaptec 154x BIOS has a problem with the
Scatter/Gather feature. This problem is detected by the Adaptec driver
and the feature is disabled. If you have this BIOS version a message is
displayed informing you that the Scatter/Gather feature has been
disabled. If you get this message, you can contact the Adaptec BBS
(408-945-7727) and get the most recent version, 3.20, of the BIOS at no
cost.
BIOS versions after 3.08 do not have this problem.
The latest 154x BIOS also supports drives that are larger than 1GB (even
under MS-DOS). The March Release of Windows NT supports this option.
=====================================================================
3.12. SoundBlaster/AudioPro Problems
Question:
How can I get my SoundBlaster/AudioPro card working properly?
Answer:
You may need to install the Creative Labs driver supplied on the Windows
NT Setup CD. However, there are some 486 systems and some chip sets that
are not fully compatible with the SoundBlaster/AudioPro card. If the
following solutions do not fix the problem, please fill out a bug report
form including full computer configuration information so that Microsoft
can fix this problem as soon as possible. The bug report template,
BUGREP.TXT, is in Library 3 of the WINNT forum. Upload the completed
report to Library 3 for development review.
- The Creative Labs Sound Blaster driver may not be installed yet. Use
Control Panel and the Drivers application to install the Creative
Labs Sound Blaster 1.X driver (provided on your Windows NT CD). After
installation, configure the driver for the proper IRQ and address.
- There may be an IRQ conflict with another device. Either change the
IRQ setting on the other device or on the sound card. The default
settings for the sound card are DMA 1, IRQ 7 and port 220h (Note:
LPT1 also uses IRQ 7). Try physically changing the SoundBlaster to
IRQ 2 and then using the Control Panel to reconfigure the Creative
Labs Sound Blaster 1.X driver to IRQ 2.
- If you can play .WAV files but not .MID files, then you need to
install the AD- LIB MIDI driver. You can install this driver from the
Drivers application in Control Panel.
=====================================================================
3.13. Cannot Print to LPT1
Question:
I cannot print to the LPT1 port. If I type MODE LPT1: it claims the
device is not found. What is happening?
Answer:
Typically LPT1: uses interrupt 7 which is also the default setting of
the SoundBlaster sound card. You may be experiencing an IRQ conflict
with this or another device. If you are unable to resolve the conflict
you can disable one of the devices in the registry database.
Use REGEDIT to alter entries in the registry database. (Note: you may
need to be logged on as Administrator to change some settings.)
Hardware configuration settings can be altered under this registry
branch:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
You can enable or disable the SoundBlaster by changing the Start value
under the \Sndblst key to one of the following values: 0x4 to disable,
0x1 to enable.
To enable or disable the parallel port driver, you can use the same
values for the Start value under the \Parallel key.
WARNING: RegEdit is a very powerful utility that facilitates directly
changing the Registry Database. Using RegEdit incorrectly can cause
serious problems, including hard disk corruption. It may be necessary to
reinstall the software to correct any problems. Microsoft does not
support changes made with RegEdit. Use this tool at your own risk.
=====================================================================
3.14. Adding a CD-ROM After Installing Windows NT
Question:
What do I need to do to make Windows NT recognize my new CD-ROM?
Answer:
From the Services application in Control Panel, locate the Scsicdrm and
Cdaudio entries. Set the Startup value for Scsicdrm to System so the
service starts when the system boots. If your CD-ROM does not support
SCSI-2 CD Audio, set Cdaudio Startup to System. Note: Some SCSI-1
CD-ROMs require the Cdaudio service as well.
To start these services without restarting Windows NT, highlight them
one at a time and press the Start button.
=====================================================================
3.15. SCSI and ESDI Drives with More Than 1024 Cylinders
Question:
Can I use SCSI drives and ESDI drives with more than 1024 cylinders?
Answer:
SCSI uses RBA (relative block address) addressing. Normally, you do not
need to worry about a 1024 cylinder limit with a SCSI drive until it
becomes very large (greater than 1GB). Some SCSI cards have a jumper for
greater than 1GB support. Check you SCSI documentation to see if your
SCSI controller has this feature.
ESDI uses CHS (cylinder, head, sector) addressing and has a 1024
cylinder limitation. Some controller cards get around this by
implementing a translation scheme in the onboard controller BIOS.
Windows NT (and other protected mode operating systems) must duplicate
the code found in these BIOS chips in order to duplicate this behavior.
Unfortunately, there are many ways of performing this translation,
making it necessary to incorporate them all in the standard AT disk
driver. Support for every ESDI translation scheme was not included in
Windows NT.
Note: Some ESDI controllers implement this translation in hardware,
making it totally transparent to the system and allowing the standard
driver to work without change. Check your controller documentation to
see which type of translation is provided by your hardware.
=====================================================================
3.16. SoundBlaster Pro Plays Mono Only
Question:
My SoundBlaster PRO plays mono only. Why?
Answer:
Work is currently in progress on a Windows NT driver that supports
SoundBlaster Pro in stereo. At this time there is no such driver
available.
=====================================================================
3.17. ATI Ultra Drivers
Question:
Why isn't there a video driver supplied with the March Release of
Windows NT to support my ATI Ultra video adapter?
Answer:
When the March Release was sent to press, these drivers were not fully
tested and so were not included. The drivers for the ATI Ultra should be
ready by the time the March release is widely available. Please check
library 2 of the WINNT forum on CompuServe for the latest updates.
=====================================================================
3.18. TSENG Labs ET4000 Does Not Sync
Question:
I installed the TSENG ET4000 drivers and now my video display is out of
sync. What should I do?
Answer:
You need to load the interlaced driver. Boot MS-DOS and rename the
ET4000.SYS driver in the \winnt\system\drivers subdirectory to
ET4000.BAK. Obtain a copy of ET4K_ALT.SYS from the Library 1 in the
WINNT forum. Copy ET4K_ALT.SYS to the \winnt\system\drivers
subdirectory. Rename this file ET4000.SYS and restart your machine. Your
monitor should then sync correctly.
=====================================================================
3.19. Archive Python Tape Drive - No drive detected
Question:
Why do I get the following error?
Archive Python: No drive has been detected. Make sure a drive is
attached and power is on.
Answer:
The Archive Python driver was not installed. From the Options menu of
Windows NT Setup choose Add/Remove Tape Devices to install the proper
driver.
=====================================================================
3.20. NEC CD-ROM Slow Downs
Question:
When my NEC CD-ROM plays audio CDs Windows NT slows down dramatically.
Why?
Answer:
It was recently discovered that NEC Intersect CD-ROM readers have
switches that enable disconnects during accesses to the reader. This
switch is off by default, disabling disconnects. Because of this, while
your CD-ROM is being read, no other devices on that SCSI bus can be
accessed. Since reads from a reader can take a significant amount of
time, having this switch off can noticeably degrade system performance.
This slow-down may occur even if you are not using the CD-ROM reader.
The switch is number 5 and should be set to ON. It can be found in a
little box labeled SW1.
=====================================================================
3.21. Supported ATI Products
Question:
What ATI products do the Windows NT drivers support in the March Release?
Answer:
The following ATI products are supported:
Graphics Ultra
Graphics Vantage
8514 Ultra
Graphics Ultra Pro(including Local Bus, EISA, MicroChannel)
Graphics Ultra +
=====================================================================
3.22. ATI Driver Won't Display a Higher Resolution
Question:
Why can't I make my Windows NT March Release ATI drive display higher
resolutions?
Answer:
The ATI driver uses the monitor resolutions that the adapter has been
physically configured for on the card itself. This prevents the driver
from setting the monitor to a resolution it may not support. Use the ATI
INSTALL utility to configure the monitor settings for the desired
resolutions. Note: The driver will not display a resolution that the
adapter does not have enough memory for.
=====================================================================
3.23. Trouble-Shooting ATI Problems
Question:
I loaded the Windows NT ATI March Release driver and it does not
function correctly. How do I track down the problem?
Answer:
If you have ROM BIOS shadowing enabled, disable it. Make sure you do not
have a conflict between the memory base address or I/O port address
assignment for the ATI card. Make sure you do not have any other
peripheral devices set to the same settings. Look out for conflicts
between your ATI card and a SCSI controller in the area of I/O port
address assignment particularly. Use the event logger to determine when
a conflict has occurred and what I/O addresses are in conflict.
=====================================================================
3.24. Display 16 and 32 Bit Color Modes in ATI Adapters
Question:
I have an ATI card that I want to display 16 bit or 32 bit color. It
does not work. Is there something wrong with the driver?
Answer:
16 and 32 bit color modes are currently only available when the memory
aperture is enabled. Check to make sure that the memory aperture is
enabled. If you are using an ISA ATI card in an EISA PC (or any PC), be
advised that the aperture can only be enabled if you have 12MB or less
of system memory. (This is an ISA addressing restriction.) To display 16
bit or 32 bit color in an EISA PC, you need one of ATI's EISA card
products. The same applies to MicroChannel (MCA) PCs. Contact ATI for
information on how to obtain the correct card.
=====================================================================
3.25. UART Support Question:
Does the March Release of Windows NT support 16550 UART chips?
Answer:
Windows NT will work with a 16550 UART chip; however, FIFO will not be
enabled and performance will not be optimized.
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3.26. Logitech Mouse Drivers
Question:
Where can I get Windows NT drivers for my Logitech mouse?
Answer:
A Beta Logitech mouse driver for the March Release of Windows NT is
currently available on the following electronic media:
Logitech BBS at 510-795-0408 / LMOUSENT.EXE
Logitech forum on Compuserve (Go Logitech) / NT_DRV.EXE
This is a beta driver; if you have any problems or comments please
contact Logitech on CompuServe.
=====================================================================
3.27. Digiboard Drivers
Question:
Are there Digiboard drivers included in Windows NT?
Answer:
No. However, DigiBoard has just released beta drivers for many of their
products. For more information, contact DigiBoard at:
Customer Service: (612) 943-9020
CompuServe: >INTERNET:winntbeta@dbsales.digibd.com
Internet: winntbeta@dbsales.digibd.com
=====================================================================
3.28. SCSI Selection Timeout (#11) Errors from Adaptec 1542 or 1740
Question:
During Windows NT startup I see several SCSI selection timout #11 errors
generated from my Adaptec SCSI card. Are these errors a result of a
problem with my installation?
Answer:
These messages are harmless. They occur when Windows NT is polling
during load time. The errors are generated because of a timing problem.
=====================================================================
3.29. Support for Mediavision Pro AudioSpectrum 16
Question:
Will the final release of Windows NT support my Pro AudioSpectrum 16
board, including such features as the external MIDI ports?
Answer:
A driver, supporting all of the native capabilities of this board, is
currently being worked on and will be included in the final release of
Windows NT.
=====================================================================
4. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
=====================================================================
4.1. IBM MOST (OS/2 Boot Manager) and Boot Loader
Question:
How do I make Windows NT coexist on my hard drive with OS/2 2.0?
Answer:
See your the Release Notes for the March Release of Windows NT, page 10.
=====================================================================
4.2. Couldn't Find NTLDR
Question:
When I select Windows NT from Flexboot it comes up with the following
error:
BOOT: Couldn't find NTLDR
Please insert another disk
Answer:
In order for Flexboot to start NTLDR must be in the root of the C Drive.
If this file is missing you will get this error message. To fix this
simply copy the NTLDR from the CD or the Floppies to the root of the C
drive. If you are copying from the CD ROM, you will find NTLDR in the
I386 directory and can copy it by going to the CD ROM Drive and
entering:
copy \i386\ntldr c:\
Or, if you have a floppy installation set, you can find NTLDR as NTLDR.$
on disk 2. To expand this file and copy it to the correct location, type
the following:
expand ntldr.$ c:\ntldr.
=====================================================================
4.3. The System Uses Between 70 and 130 Threads
Question:
My system is using a lot of threads. Is this normal?
Answer:
With this release of Windows NT, Performance Monitor shows that the
system is running between 70 and 130 threads, even when no applications
are active. The majority of these threads are system threads. The exact
number observed will depend on the system options that are in effect.
For example, about 16 additional threads will be used if the
LanmanServer and LanmanWorkstation services are active.
=====================================================================
4.4. How the LibPath Environment Variable Works
Question:
I used to use the LIBPATH environment variable to search for DLL files.
The environment variable is no longer available under Windows NT. What
do I use as a replacement?
Answer:
There is no Win32 or NT LIBPATH environment variable or Registry entry
under Windows NT. DLLs are found just like executable files (EXE files)
on the path.
=====================================================================
4.5. File Compression Programs and Drivers
Question:
Is Windows NT compatible with my hard disk compression driver?
Answer:
As indicated in the release notes, you cannot place Windows NT on a
partition with Stacker, DoubleSpace (Microsoft MS- DOS 6.0) or any other
compression or partitioning software. In general, Windows NT will not be
able to access data on a disk that requires a driver in the CONFIG.SYS
file for MS-DOS unless a similar driver has been installed for Windows
NT.
=====================================================================
4.6. What to do with WOW Applications That Don't Work
Question:
My Win16 application is not working under Windows NT. What should I do?
Answer:
Try standard trouble-shooting steps such as the following:
- Remove unnecessary device drivers
- Remove unnecessary hardware
- Boot with clean AUTOEXEC.NT and CONFIG.NT files
- Use standard device drivers in Windows NT (Standard VGA, etc.)
If normal trouble-shooting procedures do not help, file a bug report
using the BUGREP.TXT template from Library 3 (Problem Reports) of the
WINNT forum and upload the completed form to back to the same library.
The report will be passed on to Windows NT development so they can look
into and attempt to correct the problem.
More detailed instructions for reporting bugs can be found elsewhere in
this document and the sample form, SAMPLE.TXT, is available for your
convenience.
Be sure to include all error messages, unusual behavior, and steps to
reproduce all of the problems. The more information you include, the
easier it will be to reproduce and correct any problems in the operating
system. Be sure to file a separate report for each problem that you
encounter.
If your problem is a low-level (and non-Setup) problem, you can use the
REPRTREG.EXE program (also in Library 3) to create an ASCII dump of your
registry. Generally you only want to include the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE part
of the registry since the whole registry dump can exceed 700K. When in
doubt, we recommend not including it since we can ask you for it if we
need it. We are working on a better way to get this information and will
have it implemented soon.
=====================================================================
4.7. Using fault tolerance mirroring in Windows NT
Question:
Why am I unable to choose the Establish Mirror or Stripe Set With Parity
options under Disk Manager in the March Beta release of Windows NT?
Answer:
Only Windows NT Advanced Server supports the hard disk fault tolerance
options of mirroring (which includes duplexing) and striping with
parity.
=====================================================================
4.8. OS/2 Subsystem Takes Priority
Question:
Why is that whenever I run my bound application it runs under the OS/2
subsystem and not the MS-DOS subsystem?
Answer:
Bound applications are designed and built so that they can be run under
either OS/2 or MS-DOS. The OS2 SubSystem is not available on MIPS,
therefore, bound applications will run as MS-DOS applications on MIPS.
When a bound application is run under Windows NT on an 80x86 CPU, it
automatically runs under the OS2 SubSystem if available.
The OS2 SubSystem is available by default on an 80x86. In order to force
bound applications to run as an MS-DOS application, use the FORCEDOS
command. It can be found in your \%SystemRoot%\system32 directory.
=====================================================================
4.9. ANSI.SYS Support
Question:
Does Windows NT support the use of ANSI.SYS?
Answer:
Windows NT does support the use of ANSI.SYS for backward compatibility
with MS-DOS-based applications which require it. However, when you start
a Command Prompt, you are not running ANSI.SYS, so escape sequences do
not function.
1. Add the following line to your CONFIG.NT file in your
%SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32 directory:
device=%systemroot%\system32\ansi.sys
2. Start a command prompt.
3. Run COMMAND.COM from MS-DOS 5.0. Note: This must be the version that
comes with MS-DOS 5.0. If you just type COMMAND, the system starts
another CMD.EXE from Windows NT. Check the version with the VER
command. It should be "MS-DOS 5.00," not "Windows NT Version 3.10."
Also, remember to include extra environment space if you are going to
use the PROMPT variable.
You should now be able to send ANSI escape sequences. To test this, try
the following example:
prompt $e[J
This should clear the screen.
Note: When you type EXIT at the command prompt, only COMMAND.COM is
exited; you need to type EXIT a second time to close the Windows NT
command prompt.
=====================================================================
4.10. Extended and Expanded Memory for MS-DOS Applications
Question:
How do I give my MS-DOS applications extended or expanded memory?
Answer:
As with Windows 3.1, a program information file (PIF) can be created for
applications which need resources beyond those supplied to MS-DOS
applications by default. See Chapter 11 (Other Application Environments)
in the March 1993 Windows NT System Guide for more information about
using PIF files.
=====================================================================
4.11. Converting File Systems without Reformating
Question:
Can I convert my current file system to NTFS without reformatting the drive?
Answer:
Yes. The command-line utility, CONVERT.EXE, can be used to convert
existing HPFS or FAT drives to the NTFS format. Note that no other
conversions are supported at this time. It is only possible to convert
FAT or HPFS to NTFS. To convert from NTFS back to FAT or HPFS, it is
necessary to backup your drive, reformat it, and then restore the files
back to it.
For example: To convert drive "D:" from FAT to NTFS format, type the
following command:
convert d: /fs:ntfs
=====================================================================
4.12. User Disk Quotas
Question:
Can I set a disk quota for user accounts?
Answer:
The implementation of disk quotas is a non-trivial problem and is being
investigated as a feature for a future release of Windows NT. User disk
quotas will not be available in the first release. Currently, you can
use Performance Monitor to monitor quotas for an individual system and
have it execute a particular action when the criteria is met. You
cannot, however, monitor space on the disk on a per user basis.
=====================================================================
4.13. Removal of NTFS
Question:
How do I remove my NTFS partition from my C Drive?
Answer:
The CONVERT utility cannot change an NTFS-formatted drive to a drive
formatted by another file system. It is necessary to reformat an NTFS
drive in order to change the file system. If Windows NT is not installed
on the NTFS partition you are trying to remove, use the FORMAT command
from a Windows NT command prompt to change the file system, or use the
Disk Administrator to remove the partition directly.
Windows NT does not permit you to format the drive that it is installed
on. To reformat a drive containing Windows NT:
1. Start Windows NT Setup.
2. Choose Custom Installation.
3. If Setup suggests a path in which to install Windows NT, press N to
select a new location.
4. When Setup asks you to select the partition where you would like to
install Windows NT, choose the NTFS drive you want to reformat and
press P to delete the partition.
5. Either continue from here using the setup program to recreate and
format the partition or exit Setup and use the FDISK and FORMAT
commands to complete the process.
=====================================================================
4.14. CHKDSK /F on an NTFS Drive
Question:
Why won't Windows NT let me run CHKDSK /F on NTFS formatted drives?
Answer:
There are two reasons for this:
1. If you see the message
Cannot lock the current drive.
make another drive current. For example, if you are trying to run
CHKDSK /F on the D drive, make C current by typing "C:" and ENTER
before issuing the CHKDSK command.
2) If you see the message
Cannot lock the drive for single user.
it indicates that there are open files on the drive you are
attempting to check. If Windows NT is not installed to the drive in
question, simply be sure that all applications that might have files
open on the drive are closed. If you have a page file on the drive,
that too must be moved by using the Virtual Memory application in
Control Panel. You should then be able to run CHKDSK with the /F
option.
If Windows NT is installed to the NTFS drive for which you are trying
to run CHKDSK /F, then it will not be possible to fix errors without
restarting Windows NT.
When CHKDSK /F is unable to execute, it prompts the user with a
message similar to the following:
Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another
process. Would you like to schedule this volume to be
checked the next time the system reboots? (Y/N)
If you choose Y, CHKDSK /F is executed the next time Windows NT is
started.
=====================================================================
4.15. MS-DOS Device Drivers in CONFIG.SYS
uestion:
How do I load device drivers in CONFIG.SYS for my MS-DOS applications?
Are there drivers that I will not be able to load?
Answer:
You can only use device drivers in CONFIG.SYS that touch parts of the
system that are emulated by the Windows NT VDM (Virtual DOS Machine)
code. This is why ANSI.SYS works (because the display is an emulated
device) but ASPI drivers don't (since the hardware is not emulated.)
If you have some software that requires a device driver, it is likely
that the vendors who produced it need to write a VDD (Virtual Device
Driver) for that driver, and possibly a Windows NT Device Driver to
support that VDD. The information required to write these drivers can be
found in the Windows NT DDK.
=====================================================================
4.16. Disabling POSIX and OS/2 Subsystems
Question:
How do I disable the POSIX and OS/2 subsystems so that my page file
doesn't need space for them?
Answer:
In the March Release of Windows NT, you cannot disable these subsystems.
The final release of Windows NT will automatically take care of this.
=====================================================================
4.17. Replacing Boot Sector Without Reinstalling
Question:
How do I replace my Windows NT boot sector without reinstalling Windows NT?
Answer:
Obtain a copy of MKSECT.ZIP from Library 1 of the WINNT forum on
CompuServe and follow the directions included in the file.
=====================================================================
4.18. Expand by Default and Reconnect at Logon Checkboxes
Question:
Can I change the Expand by Default and Reconnect at Logon checkboxes
from the registry database?
Answer:
To change these entries, use RegEdit and edit the following section:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Network\
PersistentConnections
Set the values for the following keys to 'no."
ExpandLogonDomain:REG_SZ:no
SaveConnections:REG_SZ:no
WARNING: RegEdit is a very powerful utility that facilitates directly
changing the registry database. Using RegEdit incorrectly can cause
serious problems, including hard disk corruption. It may be necessary to
reinstall the software to correct any problems. Microsoft does not
support changes made with RegEdit. Use this tool at your own risk.
=====================================================================
4.19. DoubleSpace
Question:
Does the March Release of Windows NT support MS-DOS 6.0 DoubleSpace?
Answer:
The March Release of Windows NT supports the MS-DOS FAT file system and
applications. It does not support DoubleSpace, the integrated data
compression technology available with MS-DOS 6.0. We are looking to
make this technology available in a future release of Windows NT.
=====================================================================
4.20. Microsoft Visual C++
Question:
Why do I get the following error when I run the Microsoft Visual C++
compiler Windows NT?
MMD.386 virtual device driver not loaded.
Answer:
Visual C++ requires a driver in the SYSTEM.INI file which is specific to
Windows 3.1. You can not use the compiler in this fashion under Windows
NT. Please refer to the MSLANG forum for more information.
=====================================================================
5. NETWORK INFORMATION
=====================================================================
5.1. TCP/IP Support
Question:
Does the March 1993 Beta Release of Windows NT have complete TCP/IP
support?
Answer:
The March 1993 Beta Release of Windows NT contains full TCP/IP support.
Machines running Windows NT with the TCP/IP protocol stack are able to
communicate with LAN Manager 2.x servers and workstations. Windows NT
also has an extensive set of TCP/IP utilities including Telnet, ftp,
rcp, rsh, and others. Utilities not included with Windows NT will be
provided by third party vendors.
=====================================================================
5.2. Replicator Service only allows me to Import files
Question:
On Windows NT machines, the replicator service only allows me to import
files or directories. To use export replication, do I need a Windows NT
Advanced Server or LAN Manager for OS/2 server?
Answer:
Yes. You must have a Windows NT Advanced Server system to export with
the file replicator. These additional rules apply to replication under
Windows NT:
- Windows NT systems can import from a Windows NT Advanced Server exporter.
- OS/2 LAN Manager systems can import from a Windows NT Advanced Server.
- Windows NT Advanced Server systems can import from other Windows NT
Advanced Server systems (or even the same machine).
- OS/2 LAN Manager exporting to Windows NT is not supported.
=====================================================================
5.3. Network Fails To Start
Question:
After installing Windows NT, my network fails to come up. What is wrong?
Answer:
Please see page 45 of the Release Notes for the March 1993 Beta release
of Windows NT. Also, check for the following:
- Interrupt conflicts
- Memory conflicts
- Duplicate machine names
- Correct network configuration and card settings
If you are having difficulties still, contact Microsoft Product Support
Services in Section 3 of the WINNT forum on CompuServe as described in
Microsoft Windows NT March 1993 Beta Program Support Notes.
=====================================================================
5.4. Using Telnet in Windows NT
Question:
How can I use Telnet in Windows NT?
Answer:
Telnet was implemented as a Windows NT Service. You can start the Telnet
service by typing TELNET at the command prompt. This starts the Telnet
service and Terminal, the front-end for Telnet. The normal Telnet
commands can be issued from Terminal. For more information on Telnet
commands, refer to the online command reference or the Windows NT
documentation.
=====================================================================
5.5. LAN Manager and Windows NT Domains
Question:
Why do I get an error when I use my LAN Manger 2.x domain name in the
Domain name field in Windows NT Setup?
Answer:
The Domain entry in Windows NT network setup refers to a Windows NT
Advanced Server domain. In order to participate in a LAN Manager 2.x
domain, you need to specify the LAN Manager 2.x domain name as the
workgroup name. After you do this, you should be able to see LAN Manager
2.x servers from File Manager and from the command prompt by typing NET
VIEW.
Note: Windows NT Advanced Server is a separate product which provides
additional enterprise-wide, domain-based network management and advanced
fault-tolerance features. LAN Manager 2.0 and WFW do not pass domain
names on the network. This problem was addressed in LAN Manager 2.1 and
thus LM 2.0 and LM 2.1 may behave differently when NET USE or NET LOGON
commands are issued.
=====================================================================
5.6. Windows NT Advanced Server Upgrade
Question:
Will there be a Windows NT Advanced Server upgrade that allows me to
upgrade my Windows NT workstation?
Answer:
Such an upgrade package will not be made available at this time due to
the importance of other priority features (such as LAN Manager 2.x and
Windows 3.x upgradability). This will become a priority in future
versions of Windows NT.
=====================================================================
5.7. Difference Between Workgroup and Domain
Question:
What is the difference between a Domain and a Workgroup in Windows NT?
Answer:
The primary differences between a Workgroup and a Domain are in the
storage location of user accounts and which machine handles account
validation. In a Workgroup, the account information is maintained and
validated on each workstation locally. In a Domain, account information
is maintained on a primary server (domain controller) or replicated
across a group of servers; Account permissions are validated by the
servers and are consistent across the entire Domain.
LAN Manager 2.x servers may also be members of a Windows NT Advanced
Server domain.
=====================================================================
5.8. Network Drives Display Slowly in Open Dialog Box
Question:
Why does it take some time before all the network drives appear in the
Open dialog box?
Answer:
As of the March release of Windows NT beta, the common dialog box, Open,
is multi-threaded. When you use either the Open or Save options from a
File menu, the dialog box is displayed and a thread is initiated to
enumerate network drives. The dialog box can finish painting before the
enumeration thread if there are many network connections in use.
=====================================================================
5.9. Network Directory Listing Enumeration
Question:
Do I have to wait until the entire directory is enumerated before I can
access files or switch to other drives?
Answer:
No. As soon as you see the Open dialog box, you can switch to other
drives and access files. If network drive letters or files do not appear
immediately, you can still access them by typing them into the File Name
field.
=====================================================================
5.10. Guest Account Can Delete Other User Profiles
Question:
Why can my Guest account delete other user profiles?
Answer:
This is a known problem with the March release of Windows NT beta. It
will be fixed for the final release.
The Guest account can delete profiles belonging to other users. While
this does not prevent other users from logging in, it does delete their
preferences. In addition, it violates the default security privileges of
a Guest account.
=====================================================================
5.11. RAS and TCP/IP
Question:
Does RAS for Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server support TCP/IP
utilities such as Telnet?
Answer:
No. RAS for Windows NT does not support TCP/IP or the Sockets Library
from a RAS client at this time. You cannot run any TCP/IP utilities that
rely on this functionality over a RAS connection.
RAS does support NBF, IPC, RPC, Mail Slots (2nd class), Named Pipes, and
MS LAN Manager (Winnet API set). Any applications which rely on this
connectivity should work over a RAS connection.
The Windows NT RAS Server does provide gateway functionality for
protocol converting. The following will work:
- RAS Client [Windows NT or RAS 1.x] dials into a Windows NT RAS Server
using NBF.
- RAS Server gateway component receives the frame from the NBF stack.
- The RAS Server gateway sends the frame down whatever protocols are
installed on the server [ie. TCP/IP] and then out on the LAN wire.
- Another LAN Server running TCP/IP could receive the frame and respond
to the RAS client via the RAS Server.
In this way, RAS Clients can take advantage of the connectivity of
TCP/IP over RAS.
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5.12. Can't Copy Directory Structure to LAN Manager Server Question:
How can I copy a directory structure to a LAN Manager server using File
Manager? When I try I get an error, "No access on target, ignore:
C:\SUBDIR?"
Answer:
Microsoft is aware of this problem and currently correcting it. To work
around this problem, use the XCOPY <path> /S command from the command
prompt.
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6. COMMON ERROR MESSAGES
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6.1. Error 0000001E
Question:
What should I do about error 0001E?
Answer:
This error is caused by an exception error that is not handled at any
level. It generally refers to a file system problem. Run CHKDSK or
another similar utility on the drive in question. If your hardware is on
the hardware compatibility list, please submit a bug report.
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6.2. NTVDM Error
Question:
When I run MS-DOS or Windows 3.1 applications, I receive the following
error message. Why?
Insufficient memory or Disk Error in NTVDM
Answer:
Try the following:
- Increase the swap file size to at least 20MB.
- Make sure the video card is on the hardware compatibility list
(0393HW.DOC). If it is not, try using the standard VGA driver.
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6.3. Error 0x00000069 or 0x00000067
Question:
I get Error 0x00000069. What should I do?
Answer:
This is an initialization error that occurs when Windows NT tries to
talk with the hard drive controller. It can be caused by many things.
Try the following work arounds:
- Slow down the DMA transfer rate on the controller.
- Make sure both ends of the SCSI bus are terminated.
- Make sure there are no IRQ, or memory address conflicts.
- Make sure you are not using a faulty or unsupported driver.
- Make sure NTDETECT.COM is in the root of the boot drive partition.
Missing Windows NT files can also cause Error 69.
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6.4. Fatal System Error 0x0000000A
Question:
What do I do about:
Fatal system error 0x0000000A
IRQL expected to be less than or equal
Answer:
This usually indicates that you have changed the interrupt settings on
an adapter such that the setting now disagrees with the setting you
specified during Setup. It is possible that you have installed a new
card since you installed Windows NT or, that you have an interrupt
conflict with some other piece of hardware in your system. In addition,
try the following:
- Disable all CPU caching, BIOS shadowing and use non-turbo mode. If
successful, re-enable these one at a time to determine which caused
the problem.
- On EISA systems, incorrect configuration files (for ISA devices) can
cause this error. If you are using generic configuration files for
ISA devices, check their validity or remove them completely.
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6.5. System Error F002
Question:
What is System Error F002?
Answer:
System Error F002 is usually generated when there is a faulty piece of
hardware, like a bad memory chip. It can also be caused by a hardware
incompatibility caused by one of the following:
- Memory parity errors
- Adapter asserting an I/O channel check on the bus, (VGA or network cards)
- Math coprocessor error
If any of these occur, run your computer manufacturer's system
diagnostic utilities.
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6.6. Setup Fails with SCSI Read Request Error
Question:
Why do I get the following error during Windows NT Setup:
SCSI read request failed Arc status 8 Srb status 0084
Answer:
AutoCheck is unable to resolve file system or FAT problems on the drive.
Run a diagnostic utility such as CHKDSK on the file system and fix any
problems you find. Afterwards, reinstall Windows NT.
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6.7. Error X00000022 - Generic Bugcheck
Question:
What should I do about this error: Error X00000022 - Generic Bugcheck.
Answer:
Microsoft is currently researching this error and will post new
information as it becomes available.
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6.8. Fatal Kernel Error 006E or 0071 During Setup
Question:
Why do I receive the following error messages when switching between the
text and graphic modes of Setup?
BOOT: I/O Error reading disk
Please insert another disk
-or-
Fatal Kernel Error 0000006E
Fatal Kernel Error 00000071
-or-
System freezes at the blue screen with no error message
Answer:
If you have a computer that has multiple CPU speeds or a TURBO button,
make sure you are running the CPU at its lowest speed until the graphic
portion of Setup starts. If you do receive one of these errors, please
fill out a bug report form including full computer configuration
information so that Microsoft can fix this problem as soon as possible.
The bug report template, BUGREP.TXT, is in Library 3 of the WINNT forum.
Upload the completed report to Library 3 for development review.
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6.9. LogErrorEntry Error (UniqueId=300)
Question:
What should I do about a LogErrorEntry error with UniqueId 300?
Answer:
If you receive the following error during the installation of the March
Release of Windows NT on a machine with an Adaptec 1542b card, remove
the BUSLOGIC.SYS file from the Setup disk and reinstall.
LogErrorEntry: logging SCSI error packet. ErrorCode=Internal
adapter error. PathId=0,TargetID=0,Lun=0,UniqueId=300.
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7. OTHER FILES ON COMPUSERVE
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These files can be found in the WINNT forum in the specified library:
Library 1 - General Information
0393HW.DOC Windows NT Supported Hardware list: March 1993
0393HW.TXT Windows NT Supported Hardware list: March 1993
0393HW.ZIP Windows NT Supported Hardware list: March 1993
BETA.TXT Additional Information about the Windows NT Beta
BOOTNT.TXT Boot NT from OS/2 Boot manager
CONFIG.ZIP Os/2 Subsystem Config.sys and custom device drive
DOSNT.OS2 How to Install DOS, NT and OS/2 2.0.
DSNTOS.TXT Loading DOS NT & OS/2 on the same system
HWFEED.TXT Form to use to send suggestions for H/W Support
MIPS.TXT How to install Windows NT on a MIPS System
MKSECT.ZIP Reinstall Flexboot with new DOS2NT.BAT
NT_NW.ZIP Using Windows NT in NetWare Environment
NTCSRV.WRI Course in Programming Windows NT
NTFAQ.TXT Common Q & A about Windows NT and installation
NTFAQ.ZIP Common Q & A about Windows NT and installation
OS2API.ZIP Os/2 1.x api's support by NT Os/2 subsystem
OS2APP.ZIP Os/2 apps test under NT Os/2 subsystem (July '92)
SURVEY.TXT Short Questionnaire about Windows NT Oct. Beta
TABLES.ZIP Supplemental Tables to Os/2 Migration document.
W32CA2.ZIP Text Catalog of 32 Bit Windows NT Applications
W32CAT.ZIP WinWord Catalog of 32 Bit Windows NT Applications
W32SDK.TXT Ordering information for the WIN32 SDK
WINNT.CAT Directory Listing of files in the WINNT Forum
Library 2 - Patches and Fixes
ASINFO.ZIP Windows NT Advanced Server datasheet
ATIB2.ZIP ATI drivers for MS Windows NT beta-2
MIPBE2.ZIP October beta version of WINBEZ demo for MIPS
OS2SS.ZIP Fix for OS/2 subsystem in October release
SMPCHK.ZIP Kernel fix for SMP systems (DDK - CHECKED builds)
SMPFRE.ZIP Kernel fix for SMP (free builds)
WINBE2.ZIP October beta version of WINBEZ demo for x86
WINBE3.TXT Explanation of March '93 version of WINBEZ
WNT001.ZIP Workaround for"Boot I/O error" problem
WNT002.ZIP Fix: "Memory could not be read" token ring error
WNT003.TXT Readme for HP Deskjet printing fix (WNT003.ZIP)
WNT003.ZIP Fix for Problem Printing to HP DeskJet Printers
WNT004.TXT Readme file for Disk 6 Setup fix (WNT004.ZIP)
WNT004.ZIP Fix for "Insert Disk #6" error in floppy Setup
WNT005.TXT Readme file for Cirrus NTVDM fix (WNT005.ZIP)
WNT005.ZIP Fix for NTVDM error with Cirrus based video cards
WNT006.TXT Readme for Windows group migration fix WNT006.ZIP
WNT006.ZIP Fix for problem migrating Windows groups to WINNT
WNT007.TXT README for WordPerfect 5.2 printing fix (WNT007)
WNT007.ZIP Patch for WordPerfect 5.2 Printing Problem
WNT008.TXT README for UltraStor 34F floppy access fix
WNT008.ZIP Fix for LocalBus systems with UltraStor 34F SCSI
WNT011.ZIP PS/1 and PS/ValuePoint installation patch
Library 3 - Bug Reporting and Suggestion Files
BUGREP.TXT Bug report form for Windows NT
REGX86.ZIP Registry capture utility REPRTREG.EXE
SAMPLE.TXT Sample Bug Report
SUGGST.TXT Customer Suggestions and Ideas for Windows NT
Library 4 - Win32 PD/Shareware Files
ACLK_N.ZIP Astronomy Clock for MS Windows NT
ADDAPP.ZIP Add Applications to Program Manager
ALW_NT.ZIP Astronomy Lab for NT
ANIMAK.ZIP ANI Make V1.1: Create Animated Cursors
BOG_NT.ZIP Boggle-Like Word Game for MS Windows NT
BOOTSE.ZIP Boot Sector Save/Restore
CCD110.ZIP cd d:\ont\want\this\stuff\no\more - or - c
DELPAR.ZIP DellPart - Deletes partitions without Objections
DTP23.ZIP Desktop+ Ver. 2.3
FEXTEN.ZIP FExtend V1.0: File Manager extension
FRAC_N.ZIP Fractal Viewer for MS Windows NT
HANG_N.ZIP Hangman Game for MS Windows NT
KLOTNT.ZIP Klotz for Windows NT (Oct '92 SDK Build)
KRMN07.ZIP Kermit for Windows Version 0.75
LI_BTA.ZIP LI v.90 NT postscript/text/hex beta viewer
LPR10.ZIP UNIX TCP Remote Printing src+exe (uses WinSock)
MEDIT2.ZIP M-Edit 2.1: Programmer's Editor
MELT.ZIP Melt Screen Saver
MENTC.ZIP Consol MicroEMACS 3.11 for March NT beta
MJB_NT.ZIP MIDI JukeBox for MS Windows NT
NETWAR.TXT WINMAG connects NT to Netware
NH311N.ZIP NetHack 3.1.1 for Windows NT
NOTENT.ZIP Notebook 1.F a WinNT text editor
NT_RCA.ZIP Talking RPN Calculator for MS Windows NT
NT_TCL.ZIP Talking Clock for MS Windows NT
NTBANN.ZIP NTBANNER
NTDESK.ZIP Desktop+ for March Release
NTFVIE.ZIP File View for Windows NT, v 1.1a (March 93)
NTUTIL.ZIP clySmic Drag 'n' Drop Utils for Oct '92 Win NT
PGMWP.ZIP A text editor for Windows NT
PICK_O.ZIP pickboot and mboot utilities
PZL8_N.ZIP 8-Tile Puzzle for Windows NT
SOSSNT.ZIP SOSSNT NFS Server for NT
SPIC51.TXT Spice32 / Nutmeg32 Description
SPIC51.ZIP Spice32 / Nutmeg32 for Windows NT
SPIC52.ZIP Spice32 / Nutmeg32 2 of 3
SPIC53.ZIP Spice32 / Nutmeg32 for Windows NT 3 of 3
SPOOKS.ZIP Spooks Screen Saver
SW_NT.ZIP Clock/Stopwatch for MS Windows NT
THINGS.ZIP Thieves and Kings for Windows NT
TMTN14.ZIP Time and Money Tracker NT 1.4
TR32.ZIP TrashMan for Windows NT
VIEW11.ZIP NT/Win32 PostScript text viewer
WINDEV.ZIP Powerful Editor/Workbench for Windows NT & 3.1
WINNER.ZIP winner.zip
WINTAC.ZIP Win Tach Benchmanrks
WINWT.ZIP Optional load of windows 3.x - same style as NT
WYWO32.ZIP While You Were Out 3.2 for NT