Windows XP Does Not Recognize Olicom RapidFire 2327 Network Adapter After You Upgrade from Windows 2000 (304787)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q304787

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade from Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP does not recognize your Olicom RapidFire 2327 Ethernet 10/100 PCI network adapter. Device Manager incorrectly identifies the adapter as an Intel 21143-based network adapter, and the driver information file (.inf) for the Olicom RapidFire 2327 network adapter is missing.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur because Windows XP does not support Olicom Ethernet adapters.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

For information about how to contact Olicom, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/18/2001
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbenv kbnetwork kbprb KB304787
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