Windows 95/98 Network Clients and Protocols Not Included in Windows Me (274392)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q274392

SUMMARY

This article discusses the following network clients and protocols which are not part of Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me):

Clients:
  • Banyan MS-DOS/Windows 3.1
  • Novell NetWare [Workstation Shell 3.x (NETX)]
  • Novell NetWare [Workstation Shell 4.0 and later Virtual Loadable Module (VLM)]
Protocols:
  • Banyan Virtual Integrated Network Service (VINES) Ethernet
  • Banyan VINES Token Ring
  • Microsoft Data Link Control (DLC)
  • Microsoft 32-bit DLC

NOTE: The preceding components were available in Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, and Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition.

MORE INFORMATION

Several network components are not included with Windows Me because of their dependence on real-mode configuration. If these components are detected during Windows Me Setup, your computer system informs you that they must be removed before Setup can proceed.

Clients:

  • Banyan MS-DOS/Windows 3.1 client: 32-bit clients are available from Banyan to enable Windows Me to communicate on a Banyan network.
  • Novell NetWare [Workstation Shell 3.X (NETX)]: This client predates Windows 95 and provides read-mode communication with NetWare 3.X and 4.X servers. 32-bit clients are available from Novell to enable Windows Me to communicate with NetWare servers. In addition, the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks can be installed as an alternative.
  • Novell NetWare [Workstation Shell 4.0 and above (VLM)]: This client predates Windows 95 and provides real-mode communication with NetWare 3.X and 4.X servers. 32-bit clients are available from Novell to enable Windows Me to communicate with NetWare servers. In addition, the combination of Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks and Microsoft Service for NetWare Directory Services can be installed as an alternative.
NOTE: The protect-mode Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks is still included with Windows Me along with File and printer sharing for NetWare Networks and the Microsoft Service for NetWare Directory Services.

Protocols:

  • Banyan VINES Ethernet Protocol: This protocol requires real-mode configuration support. Banyan has provided Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) support for VINES since 1995.
  • Banyan VINES Token Ring Protocol: This protocol requires real-mode configuration support. Banyan has provided TCP/IP protocol support for VINES since 1995. Token Ring network adaptor drivers are not provided with Windows Me.
  • Microsoft DLC Protocol: This protocol requires real-mode configuration support, which is not available in Windows Me. It is typically used to communicate with IBM mainframe computers and Hewlett-Packard (HP) network-ready printers. This must be removed manually before Windows Me can be installed.
  • Microsoft 32-bit DLC Protocol: This protocol has the same function as the real-mode DLC and depends on a real-mode stub to load. This must be removed manually before Windows Me can be installed.

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.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/14/2006
Keywords:kbinfo kbnetwork KB274392
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