Using IBMTOK.DOS On Fast Computers Results In Error 36

 Last reviewed: October 14, 1997
Article ID: Q146106
2.20 3.00 3.11 kbnetwork

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft LAN Manager version 2.2c
  • Microsoft Network Client version 3.0 for MS-DOS
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you load a real-mode protocol, such as MS-DLC, TCP/IP or NetBEUI, on a LAN Manager 2.2c, a Network Client 3.0 for MS-DOS or a Windows for Workgroups 3.11 computer using IBMTOK.DOS for a token ring adapter, the following error message appears: 

   Error 36: Unable to bind. Hardware failure.

CAUSE

This problem occurs on any computer running at a CPU speed greater than 60 Mhz. The IBMTOK.DOS driver does not work properly at CPU speeds greater than 60 Mhz.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, download IBMTOKR.EXE, a self-extracting file that includes the new IBMTOK.DOS driver (dated 10/18/94), from one of the following services:

  • Internet (anonymous FTP) 

          ftp ftp.microsoft.com
      Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
      Get IBMTOKR.EXE (size: 19556 bytes)
  • Microsoft Download Service (MSDL) 

          Dial (425) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
      Download IBMTOKR.EXE. (size: 19556 bytes)

For additional information about downloading, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 

   ARTICLE-ID: Q119591
   TITLE     : How to Download Microsoft Support Files from Online
               Services

KBCategory: kbnetwork
KBSubcategory: ntinterop
Additional reference words: prodnt 2.20 3.00 3.11 3.50 3.51
Keywords : ntinterop wfw wfwg kbnetwork
Version : 2.20 3.00 3.11
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: October 14, 1997
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