IPX/SPX Protocol in Vista (32bit)
filed in Tips & Tricks on Dec.21, 2007
Đế chế mà ko có IPX thì tiu hehe
Microsoft has removed IPX/SPX support from Windows Vista.
Because a lot of older games only can be played across a LAN using this protocl (for example: the early Command & Conquer series) I have done some research and discoved that simply copying some files into a couple of Vista folders will allow you to install this protocol once again!
This operation requires Administrator Rights!
Please note that I can’t be held responsible for any damage caused to your system!
This works only for the 32bit version of Windows Vista!
NOT the 64bit version, as that version will only accept signed drivers.
There are two ways to install the protocol on you Vista installation:
1. Automatic Installation:
Download & execute this installer (275KB)
2. Manual Installation:
Download this ZIP file (368KB)
Extract it to the root of your systemdrive (most of the time this will be C:\) while observing the folder structure.
Then open the Network & Sharing Center.
Choose the option that says “Manage Network Connections”
Right click your connection, click properties
Click the Install button
The NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol may be listed on the Network Protocol list.
DO NOT SELECT IT.
Click Have Disk… C:\Windows\inf.
Select netnwlnk.inf.
Click OK.
Select the NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol from the list.
Vista will tell you that the publisher could not be verified.
Click Install.
You’re done!
Enjoy!
Updated:
for the missing file, you can found it here:
IPX-SPX.zip : http://quang.maiduy.net/tmp/IPX-SPX.zip
ipx-setup.exe: http://quang.maiduy.net/tmp/ipx-setup.exe
April 27th, 2008 on 8:41 am
I tried downloading the ipx/spx protocol for windows vista but it said that the file is corrupt or missing. Is there another place to download it from?
April 27th, 2008 on 8:52 am
for the missing file, you can found it here:
IPX-SPX.zip : http://quang.maiduy.net/tmp/IPX-SPX.zip
ipx-setup.exe: http://quang.maiduy.net/tmp/ipx-setup.exe
May 11th, 2008 on 5:15 pm
Hi buddy,thank for this guide ,it’s useful.
August 31st, 2008 on 10:35 am
Thank very much. It’s usefull. XieXie. hihihi…
September 26th, 2008 on 9:30 pm
e co lam theo sao ko duoc,khi vao ko thay co IPX xin dc chi dum`, thanks