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The AppleTalk Protocol Is Not Available in Windows XP (Q305989)
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The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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SUMMARY
Support for the AppleTalk protocol has been discontinued in Windows XP. This protocol is not available to install in Windows XP.
If you upgrade from a previous version of Microsoft Windows with the AppleTalk protocol installed, the Compatibility Wizard displays the following message:
The currently installed AppleTalk Protocol is not compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and will be required to be uninstalled for the upgrade to proceed. This protocol is removed from this new version of Windows.
For more information about this, visit the manufacturer's Web site at http://www.microsoft.com. Web addresses can change, so you may be unable to connect to this Web site.
For a list of protocols supported by Windows XP, see the Microsoft Windows XP protocols Compatibility List at the Microsoft Web site.
MORE INFORMATION
If you have printers or workstations that require access to resources by using this network protocol, you may be able to use any of the following options:
Services for Macintosh on a Microsoft Windows 2000-based server will continue to offer connectivity for these devices and resources.
Convert or upgrade your network printers to support the TCP/IP protocol. This network protocol is supported by current versions of Macintosh and Microsoft operating systems.
Install a third-party AppleTalk solution.
The following third-party software is known to support Windows XP:
PC MACLAN by Miramar Systems
NOTE : If you encounter any issues with the third-party products that are mentioned in this article, please contact the manufacturer of that product for support. Verify with the manufacturer which versions of their products are supported with Windows XP.
The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
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Published Aug 17 2001 4:08AM Issue Type kbinfo
Last Modifed Oct 18 2001 9:30AM Additional Query Words
Keywords kb3rdparty kbnetwork
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