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Need advice to upgrade to XP from Win2K with Novell Client v.4.51.

Jean

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Greetings,

Is there anyone try the upgrade path from Win2K Pro sp1 with Novell Client 32 v4.51 to XP Pro? Effectively, when I insert the XP Pro CD and try to upgrade I receive the incompatibility list as follow:


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Windows XP Upgrade Compatibility

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Novell Client 32
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This version of Novell NetWare Client32 is incompatible with this version of Windows.

Contact the program vendor regarding upgrades that are compatible with this version of Windows.

Novell Web site: http://www.novell.com/
Telephone: (800) 858-4000 (North America Only)


3Com TCAITDI Diagnostic TDI
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Setup has determined that you have some networking components that are not compatible with Microsoft Windows XP. If you have a disk containing the files that are necessary to upgrade this component, click Have Disk, and point to those files. If updated files are unavailable, this component may not be upgraded correctly or some settings may be lost.

Setup is sometimes unable to confirm whether a particular network device will upgrade correctly. If you want to discontinue to upgrade at this time, click Cancel to exit Setup.

For a list of devices supported by Windows XP, see the Microsoft Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl.


Novell Client for Windows 2000
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Setup has determined that you have some networking components that are not compatible with Microsoft Windows XP. If you have a disk containing the files that are necessary to upgrade this component, click Have Disk, and point to those files. If updated files are unavailable, this component may not be upgraded correctly or some settings may be lost.

Setup is sometimes unable to confirm whether a particular network device will upgrade correctly. If you want to discontinue to upgrade at this time, click Cancel to exit Setup.

For a list of devices supported by Windows XP, see the Microsoft Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl.


Novell IntranetWare Resource Manager
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Setup has determined that you have some networking components that are not compatible with Microsoft Windows XP. If you have a disk containing the files that are necessary to upgrade this component, click Have Disk, and point to those files. If updated files are unavailable, this component may not be upgraded correctly or some settings may be lost.

Setup is sometimes unable to confirm whether a particular network device will upgrade correctly. If you want to discontinue to upgrade at this time, click Cancel to exit Setup.

For a list of devices supported by Windows XP, see the Microsoft Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl.


Replacement logon software
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An application has replaced the Windows logon software on your computer, such as a biometric logon or smart card logon application. This program might no longer function after you upgrade, which might prevent you from logging on to your computer. After you upgrade, even if the program functions, some operating system features might not be available. It is recommended that you uninstall this software before continuing with the upgrade.

For more information about this driver, contact the device manufacturer or visit the manufacturer's Web site.

For a list of protocols supported by this version of Microsoft Windows, see the Microsoft Windows XP Compatibility List at http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=whistler&ar=help&sba=compatible.


Microsoft NETBEUI Protocol Driver
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The currently installed driver for the NETBEUI Transport (TCP/IP) Protocol is not compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and will be uninstalled during the upgrade.

For more information about this driver, visit the manufacturer's Web site at http://www.microsoft.com. Web addresses can change, so you might be unable to connect to this Web site.

For a list of protocols supported by this version of Microsoft Windows, see the Microsoft Windows XP Compatibility List at http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=whistler&ar=help&sba=compatible.

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If it were you, what action you will take to assure a smooth and successfull upgrade. Advance thanks for any kind of help.

Workstation: PIII-500MHz DELL XPS-T500, 256MB PC100 SDRAM, 64MB ATI RADEON, 7200RPM ATA-100 30GB IBM DESKTAR, 3COM ETHERLINK XL 10/100 PCI TX NIC, DUAL BOOT WIN98SE & WIN2K pro,
My workstation is connect to a Novell Server for intranet/internet and NT for Mail server.
 

SaigonK

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The Novell Client for Netware is not certified for Windows XP, that is why you get those errors. It doesnt mean it wont work, it is more of a warning. there is a native client but it requires IPX and it sucks.
You can upgrade the box to XP by simply removing the Novell client, then install the latest one once you get the box up. (version 4.83)

Be sure to do a custom install, and get rid of IPX/SPX unless you have to have it.