SYMPTOMS
When you use the Microsoft Exchange client for Windows 95, the following
error message might be displayed when you connect to the Microsoft Exchange
Server or when you try to read or send mail:
Netware compatible shell is not available.
RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, either rename NWNP32.DLL on the local machine, or
using Regedit.exe, go to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Exchange\Exchange Provider
and edit the Rpc_Binding_Order key to remove the ncacn_spx data value.
By editing the registry key and removing ncacn_spx, you are eliminating the
possibility of the IPX transport being used for RPC communications to the
Microsoft Exchange Server.
If the error still occurs, reinstall the Microsoft Client for NetWare
Networks by following these steps:
- In Control Panel, double-click Network.
- On the Configuration tab, click Add.
- Click Client, and then click Add.
- Click the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks, and then click OK.
- Restart Windows 95.
After you reinstall the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks, follow these
steps to remove the services:
- In Control Panel, double-click Network.
- Click the Service for NetWare Directory Services and then click Remove.
- Click the Client for NetWare Networks and then click Remove.
- Click OK.
- Restart Windows 95.
For additional information, please see the following article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
148729 Err Msg: The NetWare Compatible Shell Is Not Available