After Upgrade from WFWG, Different Network Adapter Listed

• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade a Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installation to Windows 95, the network adapter listed in Windows 95 is not the same adapter that was listed in the previous installation of Windows for Workgroups.

Example

After you upgrade a Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installation that lists an SMC Ethercard (all types except 8013/a) as the network adapter, Windows 95 lists the SMC Ethercard Plus 16 w/boot ROM Socket (WD/8013EBT) as the network adapter.

CAUSE

The SMC Ethercard (all types except 8013/a) driver that Windows for Workgroups uses is a generic entry that works with multiple network adapters. Windows 95 detects the exact network adapter model using the generic driver and displays that, instead of the generic driver name, as the network adapter.

MORE INFORMATION

Windows for Workgroups 3.11 has the ability to use generic drivers. However, when using a driver that supports multiple models, it displays the generic driver name instead of listing the exact card that is using the driver. Windows 95 has the ability to use generic drivers and display the exact adapter using the generic driver.