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Document ID: MCGN-3NRPVA

Crossbrand - Point to Point Tunneling Protocol does not work on Micro Channel based machines

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol does not work on Micro Channel Based Machines. PPTP does not even appear in the list of protocols on a Micro Channel based machine.

Resolution:
Microsoft had inadvertently put a "Platforms Supported" section in the OEMNXPPP.INF file. Platforms are irrelevant here since it is a higher level networking protocol. Microsoft has confirmed this as a bug and will fix it in the next service pack. Until then, IBM is providing an updated OEMNXPPP.INF file that will fix the problem.

Directions to Install PPTPMCA.ZIP:

1. Open a command Prompt.
2. Change to you %WINROOT%\SYSTEM32 directory, where %WINROOT% is the directory where you installed NT.
3. Rename the existing OEMNXPPP.INF to OEMNXPPP.BAK
4. Copy the included OEMNXPPP.INF file to the %WINROOT%\SYSTEM32 Directory.

When this is completed, you should see the Point to Point Protocol in the Protocols list in the Networking Control Panel applet.

Search Keywords

Hint Category

Windows NT, Adapter Cards

Date Created

12-11-97

Last Updated

27-10-98

Revision Date

20-10-99

Brand

IBM PC, IBM PC Server

Product Family

PC 730, PC 750, PS/2, PC Server 310, PC Server 315, PC Server 320, PC Server 330, PC Server 500, PC Server 520

Machine Type

6876, 6886, 8530, 8535, 8540, 8550, 8555, 8556, 8557, 8560, 8565, 8570, 8573, 8580, 8590, 8595, 9590, 9595, 8639, 8638, 8640, 8641

Model

Various

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