Event ID 29 While Using Compaq Netelligent Token Ring Adapter (181625)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
This article was previously published under Q181625

SYMPTOMS

Computers using a Compaq Netelligent Token Ring 16/4 network interface card (NIC) may lose network connectivity and the following error message may appear in the event log: 

   Event ID: 29
   Source: CPQTRPCI
   Description: The description for Event ID 29 in source (cpqtrpci) could
   not be found. It contains the following insertion strings:
   \device\cpqtrpci1,cpqtrpci1

CAUSE

The Compaq driver, Cpqtrpci.sys, does not automatically reinsert the card on the ring. The card will drop off the ring after a token ring beacon event.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, shut down and restart your computer. For more information, please contact Compaq.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/10/2001
Keywords:KB181625
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