File and Print Services for Netware does not work as you expect after you upgrade from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003 (828257)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition

SYMPTOMS

Microsoft File and Print Services for Netware does not work as you expect after you upgrade from Microsoft Windows 2000 Server to Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

This problem occurs when all the following conditions are true:
  • You upgrade from Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, or Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server.
  • You have either File and Print Services for Netware 5 or Windows Services for Netware 5.01 (Service Pack 1) installed.
  • You upgrade to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition; or Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition.

CAUSE

File and Print Services for Netware 5 includes the Fpnwsrv.sys driver. This problem occurs because access to Fpnwsrv.sys is blocked during the upgrade process from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003.

RESOLUTION

Download and install Windows Services for Netware 5.02 Service Pack 2 (Fpnwsp2.exe).

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
DownloadDownload the Fpnwsp2.exe package now. For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:5/12/2004
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