Err Msg: At Least One Service or Driver Failed...

 Last reviewed: May 14, 1997
Article ID: Q112358
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advance Server version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

When you start Windows NT, the following error message appears: 

   At least one service or driver failed during system startup.
   Use Event Viewer to examine the event log for details.
In addition to other entries, Event Viewer shows a Workstation Event error 5728. This error is explained as: 

   Could not load any transport.

CAUSE

This error message is caused by disabling the Workstation part of the bindings and still having the Workstation service loaded.

RESOLUTION

To avoid receiving this error message, do one of the following:

  • Enable the Workstation part of the bindings by doing the following:

    1. In the Control Panel window, choose the Network icon.

    2. In the Network Settings dialog box, choose Bindings.

    3. In the Network Bindings dialog box, select the Workstation binding, 

          and then choose the Enable button.

    -or-

  • Remove the Workstation service by doing the following:

    1. In the Control Panel window, choose the Network icon.

    2. In the Network Settings dialog box, select Workstation, and then 

          choose the Remove button.

Additional query words: prodnt err msg
Keywords : kbnetwork ntnetserv
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 14, 1997
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