Q102811: WFWG Err Msg: Network Name Was Deleted

Article: Q102811
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 29-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you install Windows for WorkGroups over an existing LAN Manager installation,
you may receive the following error message:

  Network name was deleted

CAUSE
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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
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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

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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