Err Msg: Network Device Type Is Incorrect

 Last reviewed: February 28, 1997
Article ID: Q164452
95 WINDOWS kbnetwork kberrmsg

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release versions 2, 2.1

SYMPTOMS

When you are using a computer with an NE2000 network adapter and Novell's Client32 network client installed, you may receive the following error message when you try to log in to a Windows NT domain: 

   Microsoft Networking
   Network device type is incorrect. Be sure you typed it correctly.

CAUSE

The NE2000 network adapter miniport driver conflicts with the OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2) Ndis.vxd.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods:

  • Replace the network adapter with a different model.
  • Use the Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks or the Microsoft Service for NetWare Directory Services.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or other- wise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: win95 osr2
Additional reference words: 95
Keywords : osr2 win95 kberrmsg kbnetwork
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: February 28, 1997
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