The log on process may take 10 minutes or longer to finish when you log on to a Novell NetWare server by using a Windows XP Professional-based computer (889093)

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Windows XP Professional

Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
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16-Nov-2004  17:21  5.1.2600.2563     163,456  Nwrdr.sys

Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1

Date        Time  Version       Size    File name 
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25-Nov-2004 01:58 5.1.2600.1611 156,800 Nwrdr.sys

and Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2

Date        Time  Version       Size    File name 
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16-Nov-2004 17:21 5.1.2600.2563 163,456 Nwrdr.sys

REFERENCES

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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