Networks That Are Not Supported in Windows Millennium Edition (262868)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q262868

SUMMARY

This article describes network systems that are not supported in Windows Millennium Edition (Me).

MORE INFORMATION

The following network systems are not supported in Windows Me. Although these networks may work after you upgrade to Windows Me, Microsoft does not guarantee that they will work correctly.
  • Vines16: All versions earlier than 7.1
  • NetWare: Using Client for Microsoft Networks to connect to server versions earlier than 3.11
  • Microsoft NetWare Directory Services or NDS to connect to Non-Bindery Novell 4.x servers
  • Client32: It is recommended that you use Client32 versions later than 2.2
  • Client 32 for DOS/Win31: All versions
  • VLM/NetX: Monolithic drivers (ipx.com)
  • LANtastic16: All versions
  • LANtastic32: All versions earlier than 7.0
  • Pathworks16: Not supported
  • Pathworks32: It is recommended that you use LANtastic 7.0 or later
  • Backup Agents, JetAdmin Services: versions included with Windows 95
  • TCP: 16-bit stacks
NOTE: Non-WinSock2 TCP/IP stacks are only supported on upgrades. These products do not function if installed on Windows Me.

For more information about known compatibility issues with specific network adapters and client software, please refer to the Network.txt file in the Windows folder.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2004
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