SFM Fails to Bind to a Newly Installed Network Card

ID: Q154061

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you install Services for Macintosh (SFM) on a new installation, you need to specify a network adapter during the initial setup. If you install SFM without an adapter, you need to remove and then reinstall the service after the network adapter has been added.


RESOLUTION

For Services for Macintosh to bind to a newly installed network card, SFM must be removed and reinstalled.


MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Remove Services for Macintosh


  1. In Control Panel, double-click Network.


  2. In the Installed Network Software list, click Services for Macintosh.


  3. Click Remove, and then click Yes in the Network Settings dialog box.


  4. Restart the computer running Windows NT Server.


After the computer restarts, reinstall Services for Macintosh.

NOTE: If a Windows NT service pack has been applied, you will need to reapply it after reinstalling Services for Macintosh.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbnetwork ntmac NTSrv
Version : :3.1; winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: January 3, 2000
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