KB189778 - Possible Problems with Windows 98 Realtek Network Adapter Driver

Article ID: 189778

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

This article was previously published under Q189778

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SYMPTOMS

If you use a Realtek network adapter, the network adapter may send an occasional corrupt data packet.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using the Rtl8029.sys driver included with Windows 98.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, download an updated driver for your Realtek network adapter from the following Realtek Web site:

http://www.realtek.com.tw

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MORE INFORMATION

The drivers included with Windows 98 are:

Rtl8029.sys 35,168 bytes
Rtl8129.sys 23,552 bytes

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