Properties of a Dial-Up Networking Connection Are Not Updated

ID: Q198173


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

When you change property values (such as phone number or networking protocol information) of a Dial-Up Networking connection in the Dial-Up Networking folder, these changes are not applied to a copy of this connection on the desktop.


CAUSE

This issue occurs because when you change the properties of a Dial-Up Networking connection in the Dial-Up Networking folder, only the following changes are applied to a copy of this connection on the desktop:

  • Name


  • Password



RESOLUTION

To work around this issue if other changes are required, use one of the following methods:

  • Make needed changes to the original Dial-Up Networking connection in the Dial-Up Networking folder. Then, drag the modified connection to the appropriate folder. When you are prompted to replace the existing file, click Yes.


  • Create a shortcut to the Dial-Up Networking connection by dragging the icon while holding the right mouse button. Click Create shortcut here. Make the needed changes to the original Dial-Up Networking connection in the Dial-Up Networking folder.



MORE INFORMATION

If you have moved the Dial-Up Networking connection from the Dial-Up Networking folder, you must move it back to the Dial-Up Networking folder to change any properties except the user name and password.

To permanently change the phone number in the Dial-Up Networking connection, right-click the connection, click Properties, change the number, and then click OK.

Additional query words: 98

Keywords : kbui dun win95 win98
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: November 23, 1999
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