Protocol Changed to TCP/IP After Upgrading to Windows 98

• Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade a Microsoft Windows 3.1x-based computer running the NetBEUI or IPX/SPX protocol to Windows 98, these protocols may be missing from the list of installed network components, and the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) may now be installed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, reinstall any missing protocol you want to use. To do so, use the following steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.



2. Click Add, click Protocol, and then click Add.



3. Click Microsoft, click the protocol you want to add, and then click OK.



4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add any other protocols you want, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows 98.

Additional query words: 98

Keywords : kbnetwork win98
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb