Cannot Modify Workgroup Box in Network Utility

 Last reviewed: February 13, 1995
Article ID: Q126007
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you are using Windows for Workgroups version 3.11, you cannot modify the Workgroup box in the Control Panel Network utility.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if the [Options] section of the WRKGRP.INI file in the Windows\SYSTEM subdirectory contains a line that reads: 

   Required=true

RESOLUTION

To be able to modify the Workgroup box in the Network utility, rename or delete the WRKGRP.INI file.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The WRKGRP.INI file is created by a system administrator to restrict users to a predefined set of workgroup names. These predefined workgroup names are listed in the [Workgroups] section of the file. Settings in this file should appears as follows (note that the workgroup names are samples only): 

   [Options]
   Required=true

   [Workgroups]
   Finance=
   Marketing=
Note that if you omit the equal sign (=) from the end of a workgroup name, that workgroup name will not be available.

KBCategory: kbusage kbnetwork kbsetup
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: change unable WFW 3.11

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Last reviewed: February 13, 1995
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