Cannot Set Up from Network with Smc8000.dos Real-Mode Driver

 Last reviewed: September 19, 1995
Article ID: Q134775
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

If you try to install Windows 95 from a network server on a computer with an SMC EtherCard Elite16 Ultra (8216) or EtherEZ (8416) network adapter, you may receive the following error message: 

   Please insert "Disk 2" and then click OK. Or click Cancel to quit
   Setup.
If you click OK, nothing happens. If you click Cancel, the following error message is displayed 

   Cannot open file '<x>:\<xxx>\mini.cab'
where <x> is the network drive you are installing from and <xxx> is the folder containing the Windows 95 files.

CAUSE

This is a known problem with the Smc8000.dos real-mode network adapter driver.

RESOLUTION

Please contact the network adapter manufacturer to inquire about obtaining an updated driver to correct the problem.

MORE INFORMATION

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

KBCategory: kbsetup kbnetwork
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: September 19, 1995
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