No NetWare Connectivity with Safe Mode with Network Support

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SYMPTOMS

After you start your Windows 2000-based computer to safe mode with network support, you are unable to access resources on NetWare networks.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because safe mode with network support does not start either Gateway Services for NetWare (GSNW) or Client Services for NetWare (CSNW).

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

GSNW and CSNW are Microsoft NCP Client providers and redirectors that run as services on Windows 2000-based computers to provide connectivity to NetWare networks. Safe mode with network support is designed to load a minimal set of drivers and services necessary for troubleshooting and network connectivity to Microsoft networks.

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Additional query words:

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbnetwork
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb