WFWG Err Msg: Network Name Was Deleted

ID: Q102811

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

If you install Windows for WorkGroups over an existing LAN Manager installation, you may receive the following error message:

Network name was deleted

CAUSE

This error occurs if you still have the LAN Manager entry for NET.EXE (something similar to "c:\<lanman dir> net.exe=1,") in a file called DOSAPP.INI.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, rename or delete the DOSAPP.INI file. After doing so, the error no longer appears.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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