VTCPRACT Err Msg: The Network Telesystems PPP/SLIP... (146438)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98

This article was previously published under Q146438

SYMPTOMS

When you start Windows 95 or Windows 98, you may receive one of the following error messages:
- VTCPRACT

The network telesystems PPP/SLIP virtual device driver is not installed, so the networking telesystems TCP driver will not be loaded.
- VTCPRACT

Neither the Network Telesystems nor the Shiva PPP/SLIP virtual device driver is installed.

CAUSE

These error messages can occur if an incomplete set of third-party networking drivers is installed.

RESOLUTION

To work around these error messages, disable the following three lines in the [386Enh] section of the System.ini file in the Windows folder:
   Device=<path>Vntstimd.exe
   Device=<path>Vntspsd.386
   Device=<path>Vtcprac.386
				
To disable a line in the System.ini file, place a semicolon (;) at the beginning of the line.

NOTE: This also applies for the files "vntstimd.exe" and "dial.386" which are contained in the same section [386Enh].

MORE INFORMATION

VTCPRACT is part of the Delphi Online service.

The product discussed here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kb3rdPartyNetClient KB146438