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Using IBMTOK.DOS on Fast Computers Results In Error 36

Article ID: 146106

Article Last Modified on 10/30/2006

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This article was previously published under Q146106

SYMPTOMS

When you load a real-mode protocol, such as MS-DLC, TCP/IP or NetBEUI, on a LAN Manager 2.2c, a Network Client 3.0 for MS-DOS or a Windows for Workgroups 3.11 computer using IBMTOK.DOS for a token ring adapter, the following error message appears:
Error 36: Unable to bind. Hardware failure.

CAUSE

This problem occurs on any computer running at a CPU speed greater than 60 Mhz. The IBMTOK.DOS driver does not work properly at CPU speeds greater than 60 Mhz.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, download IBMTOKR.EXE, a self-extracting file that includes the new IBMTOK.DOS driver (dated 10/18/94), from the following service:

  • Internet (anonymous FTP) ftp ftp.microsoft.com Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder. Get IBMTOKR.EXE

For additional information about , please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Download Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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