DOCUMENT:Q155745  26-JUN-1998  [msnetwork]
TITLE   :MSN Error Message: Cannot Read Media.ini
PRODUCT :The Microsoft Network
PROD/VER:WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
KEYWORDS:kb3rdparty kbenv kberrmsg msnconnect kbmsn

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The information in this article applies to:

 - The Microsoft Network versions 1.3, 2.0, 2.5
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SYMPTOMS
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After you install and then remove Planet Internet, you may receive one
of the following error messages when you attempt to connect to MSN, The
Microsoft Network, or another Internet service provider using Dial-Up
Networking:

 - Cannot read Media.ini.

 - Error 667 (MSN 2.5 only).

CAUSE
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Removing Planet Internet may delete a registry key that is necessary to
connect to MSN.

RESOLUTION
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To replace the necessary registry key, remove and reinstall Dial-Up
Networking using these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

3. On the Windows Setup tab, click Communications, and then click
   Details.

4. Click the Dial-Up Networking check box to clear it.

   NOTE: If Direct Cable Connection is installed, you receive a warning
   that it will also be removed. Click Yes.

5. Click OK until you return to Windows.

6. Restart the computer.

7. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

8. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

9. On the Windows Setup tab, click Communications, and then click
   Details.

10. Click the Dial-Up Networking check box to select it.

11. Click OK until you return to Windows.

12. Restart the computer.

MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured
by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied
or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 1.30 2.00 2.50 msn win95x dun
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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbenv kberrmsg msnconnect kbmsn 
Version           : WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

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