Err Msg: Parallel Cable on LPT<n> Disconnected

 Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
Article ID: Q179481
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use Direct Cable Connection to connect to a host computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:

  • Parallel cable on LPT<n> disconnected
  • Cannot find host computer

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your computer has the same computer name as the host computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, change the computer name of your computer. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.

  2. Click the Identification tab.

  3. In the Computer Name box, type a unique computer name, and then click OK.

  4. Restart your computer.

Additional query words: lpt1 lpt2
Keywords : win95 wincomm kberrmsg
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
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