After Upgrade from WFWG, Different Network Adapter Listed (124001)
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This article was previously published under Q124001 SYMPTOMS
After you upgrade a Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installation to Windows 95,
the network adapter listed in Windows 95 is not the same adapter that was
listed in the previous installation of Windows for Workgroups.
Example
After you upgrade a Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installation that lists an
SMC Ethercard (all types except 8013/a) as the network adapter, Windows 95
lists the SMC Ethercard Plus 16 w/boot ROM Socket (WD/8013EBT) as the
network adapter.
CAUSE
The SMC Ethercard (all types except 8013/a) driver that Windows for
Workgroups uses is a generic entry that works with multiple network
adapters. Windows 95 detects the exact network adapter model using the
generic driver and displays that, instead of the generic driver name, as
the network adapter.
MORE INFORMATION
Windows for Workgroups 3.11 has the ability to use generic drivers.
However, when using a driver that supports multiple models, it displays the
generic driver name instead of listing the exact card that is using the
driver. Windows 95 has the ability to use generic drivers and display the
exact adapter using the generic driver.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/17/2000 |
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| Keywords: | KB124001 |
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