NET USE Returns Error 53 When Host Has 11 NICs

 Last reviewed: March 20, 1998
Article ID: Q182825
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

Performing a net use or net view from a host that has 11 or more network interface cards (NICs) to a destination that is also multihomed can result in error 53.

CAUSE

NetBT times out when it parses through the list of IP address that it can use.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the following fix or wait for the next Windows NT service pack.

This fix should have the following time stamp: 

   03/18/98  01:34p               120,176 Netbt.sys (Intel)
   03/18/98  01:36p               220,304 Netbt.sys (Alpha)

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: multi-homed multi homed
Keywords : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 NTSrvWkst
Version : WinNT:4.0
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: March 20, 1998
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