Properties Button Unavailable in Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box

ID: Q216429

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to configure Gateway or Client Services for NetWare (GSNW or CSNW) in the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, the Properties button may be unavailable.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box is used for configuring computer-specific properties. GSNW and CSNW configuration properties are user specific. As a result, the Properties button is unavailable for GSNW and CSNW.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, configure GSNW or CSNW using the appropriate Control Panel tool.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 2000.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbnetwork kbui
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug