An IEEE 1394-Compliant Network Adapter Is Displayed As Being Connected Even Though the Adapter Is Not Active (298646)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q298646 SYMPTOMS
An Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) 1394-compliant network adapter is displayed as an active network connection even though the network adapter (or other IEEE 1394-compliant network device) is not active.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur because the computer has been set up to minimize the number of disabled network-device messages that are sent to the desktop.
STATUSThis behavior is by design.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/15/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbnetwork kbprb KB298646 |
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