FPNW Does Not Allow OS/2 Clients to Open Files

• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 Service Pack 3

SYMPTOMS

OS/2 Warp clients version 3.0 or 4.0 can log on to a computer running Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 3 and File and Print services for NetWare (FPNW). However, the client cannot map a network drive or access a file from the command prompt.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the client tries to map or access a file from the command prompt in OS/2. Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 provides support for extended NCP to support Client32. As a result, the OS/2 support for NetWare from the command prompt does not function properly.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the following fix or wait for the next Windows NT service pack.

This fix should have the following time stamp:

   12/09/97  04:48p               244,128 Fpnw.dll    (Intel)
   12/09/97  04:47p               222,848 Fpnwsrv.sys (Intel)
   12/09/97  05:57p               438,544 Fpnw.dll    (Alpha)
   12/09/97  05:03p               437,840 Fpnwsrv.sys (Alpha)

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 3. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.