Netware Login

Maybe a left over regkey causing the issue? Once you have it installed check a setting under client properties --> Advanced Login Tab --> initial novell login. Check to see if the initial novell login setting is ON. Other than that when you uninstall you might manually go through and remove any novell/netware registry entries to make sure its not picking up a bad setting that way. Also make sure you are installing as a local administrator. Its possible that it may not be changing the settings properly if you are logged in lower than an admin.

We have XP Sp2 with the same client where i work and has been working fine so far.

hth

Jason

What that normally tells me is that there is a problem with the netork connection, patch cables, Patch Panel or cabling itself.
For some reason you can get a connection for a Windows domain with a less than good connection, but not netware.

If it is IP only, make sure you have SLP configured on the network.

Another issue is NMAS, I always uncheck it during the uninstall and turn it off in "Advanced Login".

Might check a setting in client properties. Under advanced login tab look for Initial Novell Login. Make sure this is on or checked(depends on exact version. 4.9 sp2 should be on) if this doesnt resolve the issue try removing the registry entries that refer to novell/netware after uninstalling.

The cabling/no network issue is true in 9x but by default usually Novell login is there regardless in XP/NT. or at least in my exp. It sounds like there is a setting or reg entry getting stuck/left behind causing it not to display.

We use the same XP sp2 with Novel client 4.9sp2 without any problems so far.
(hope this isnt a repost. I thought i submitted this answer earlier but didnt see it when following up.)

hth

Jason

mrjay67 is right unless your network provider order is set to Microsoft first in the advanced properties of the network connections page.
That being said, uninstalling and reinstalling should correct the provider order.
The thing to check is the frame type and internal network number(if using IPX). Other wise check that your novell servers have their ip's in youor local "host" file

Add the following reg key

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Network\Novell\System Config\Network Provider\Connections]
"No Initial Connection Required"=dword:00000001

forces novell login to appear. works honest!