One reason for the subject error message is the use of the IPX protocol in a Windows 2000 domain, or mixed mode domain, with W9x clients.
NOTE: If you have a mixed mode domain, the problem may be intermittent. If the LOGONSERVER is a Windows NT 4.0 BDC, the problem does not occur.
To fix this behavior, use any of the following:
- Use another protocl instead of IPX.
- Upgrade the W9x computer to Windows 2000.
- Add NetBIOS support to the IPX protocol on the W9x client, and disable direct hosting.
To disable direct hosting on a W9x client:
01. Use Regedit to navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Vxd
02. Select VNETSUP.
03. Press New on the Edit menu.
04. Press String Value.
05. Right-click the new Value Name and press Rename.
06. Type Directhost and press Enter.
07. Right-click Directhost and press Modify.
08. Type 0.
09. Press OK.
10. Exit Regedit.
11. Restart your W9x client.