Multiple NwRdr Network Errors (8005) Recorded In Event Viewer (130723)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
This article was previously published under Q130723

SYMPTOMS

Multiple Event Id (8005) error messages appear in the system log every thirty to sixty seconds. The log entries look similar to the following:
Event ID: 8005
Source: NwRdr
Type: Error
Description: The Microsoft Client Service for Netware redirector has encountered a network error.

CAUSE

The redirector is creating a system log entry for unmapped error codes generated primarily by NetWare aware applications.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5. A supported fix is now available, but is not fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the service pack release containing this fix. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/30/2003
Keywords:KB130723
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