Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 Setup Replaces 3Com EtherLink 905B Driver with New Version

ID: Q242278

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 SP6
Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 SP6
Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0 SP6

SUMMARY

There is a known issue with the 3Com EtherLink 905B network adapter driver prior to version 3.38.40.0. In certain conditions, this issue is exposed in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 (SP6).

MORE INFORMATION

To avoid any incompatibility between SP6 and the 3Com driver, SP6 Setup replaces this driver (and prior versions of the 3Com driver) with version 3.40.40.0.

If you have the EtherLink 905B network adapter and need to reinstall the drivers, please obtain the latest drivers from 3Com. For information about obtaining the latest 3Com drivers, click the following link to view the 3Com Web site:

http://www.3com.com

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

To obtain the latest Windows NT 4.0 service pack, click the link below:

http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/ServicePacks/

Additional query words: sp6

Keywords : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 NT4SP6Fix
Version : winnt:4.0 SP6
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug kbinfo