Lock Workstation Button Still Functions After Being Disabled

Last reviewed: March 19, 1998
Article ID: Q182739
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

After you disable the Lock Workstation button in the Windows NT Security dialog box, the Lock Workstation button may still function normally.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Novell IntraNetWare client version 4.11a for Windows NT is installed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, remove the Novell IntraNetWare client, and install the Microsoft Client Service for NetWare. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then double-click Network.

  2. On the Services tab, click the Novell IntraNetWare client in the Network Services box, and then click Remove.

  3. Click Add.

  4. In the Network Services box, click Client Service For NetWare, and then click OK.

  5. Click OK.

  6. When you are prompted to restart the computer, do so.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q174840
   TITLE     : Disabling Buttons in the Windows NT Security Dialog Box

   ARTICLE-ID: Q172124
   TITLE     : Poledit.exe Not Updated During WinNT SP3 Installation


Additional query words: disabled locked buttons
Keywords : kb3rdparty kbenv
Version : WINNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbnofix


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Last reviewed: March 19, 1998
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