IBM SG24-4763-00 Appendix C. Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Packs, Installing the Service Pack

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Appendix C. Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Packs

It is advisable to install the latest service pack available from Microsoft, as this will contain the most recent bug fixes for the product.

Service packs for NT 4.0 are available from Microsoft on CD-ROM, or they can be downloaded from the Internet at the following URL:

ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt40

At the time of publication, service pack 2 was available for download from this FTP site. Service packs are cumulative, that is, they contain the fixes of all previous service packs. Therefore, if you are installing service pack 2, you do not have to install service pack 1 first.

The README file associated with each service pack list what fixes are included.

The updated symbols for the service packs are also available at the FTP site.

Note: Ensure you obtain the symbols and service packs for the Intel platform.

The FTP site contains code for MIPS, Alpha and PowerPC hardware as well.

C.1.1 Installing the Service Pack

1.If installing the service pack from CD-ROM, insert the service pack CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive.

2.At the Windows NT command prompt, change to I386 on the CD-ROM drive or to the drive/directory where you have downloaded and unpacked the service pack.

3.Enter the following command:

UPDATE

4.Follow the instructions on the panel.

All encryption related components in the version of service pack 2 are limited to exportable 40-bit cryptography. During installation, as shown in Figure 124 on page 154, you will be prompted when an existing component on your system, containing 128-bit encryption, is about to be replaced by an updated component with 40-bit encryption. If you require 128-bit support, you should click the Cancel button on the dialog box.

A version of this service pack with 128-bit encryption is also available on request from Microsoft. To obtain it, refer to URL:

ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt40/ussp2/read128.txt

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