Ping Utility Does Not Work with Windows for Workgroups (98633)






This article was previously published under Q98633

SYMPTOMS

If you install TCP/IP protocol under Windows for Workgroups by using the WfW connectivity disk, then try to use the Ping utility, you get this error message:
Network modules not loaded, Program aborted.

CAUSE

This installation procedure copies NMTSR.EXE into the Windows directory but doesn't put NMTSR.EXE in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

WORKAROUND

Append NMTSR.EXE to the end of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

Modification Type: Major Last Reviewed: 7/30/2001
Keywords: kbnetwork KB98633