Novell Netware Client for Windows NT Fails After Service Pack

 Last reviewed: February 14, 1996
Article ID: Q143122
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Windows NT Service Pack 2 or 3, the Novell NetWare Client for Windows NT service does not start.

CAUSE

When you upgrade to the latest Windows NT Service Pack, a registry entry for the Novell NetWare Client for Windows NT is removed.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, reinstall the Novell NetWare Client for Windows NT or do the following:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

  1. Run Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE).

  2. From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following key:

    \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ServiceGroupOrder

  3. Select the following entry: List

  4. From the Edit menu, select Multi String.

  5. A list of services are displayed. Add the following to the end of the list: 

          Netware Workstation
      ODI
      ODI Drivers

  6. Click OK and quit the Registry Editor.

  7. Shut down and restart Windows NT.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: ntsetup
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.51

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Last reviewed: February 14, 1996
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