Batch Installation Over Windows 95 May Disable Network Client (137800)
The information in this article applies to:
This article was previously published under Q137800
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry.
Before you edit the registry, you should first make a backup copy of the
registry files (System.dat and User.dat). Both are hidden files in the
Windows folder.
SYMPTOMS
If you use the Msbatch.inf batch installation file to install Windows 95
over an existing version of Windows 95, you may no longer be able to
connect to the network.
CAUSE
If the "clients=" setting in the Msbatch.inf file is set to the correct
network type, Setup installs the correct network client. However, Setup
then detects the network type installed in the previous version of Windows
95, and tries to install the client again. Installing the client software
again causes the corresponding registry entry to be damaged.
RESOLUTION
Follow these steps to correct the problem:
- Edit the registry and delete either of the following registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Enum\Network\VREDIR (for the Microsoft Network
client)
-or-
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Enum\Network\NWREDIR (for the NetWare client)
For information about how to edit the registry, view the Changing Keys
And Values online Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe). Note
that you should make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat
and User.dat) before you edit the registry.
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems
that may require you to reinstall Windows 95. Microsoft cannot
guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry
Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
- Without restarting your computer, double-click the Network icon in
Control Panel. You may receive an error message about an incomplete
network setup.
- Click Add, click Client, click Add, click Microsoft, and the click
the appropriate network client.
- Click OK until you return to Control Panel.
- When you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.
MORE INFORMATION
You cannot simply specify the network client type in the Msbatch.inf batch
installation file. Windows 95 Setup detects and installs the previously
installed client. The "clients=" line in the .inf file should contain no
client IDs.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 7/28/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kb3rdPartyNetClient KB137800 |
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