WFWG Err Msg: Network Name Was Deleted (102811)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q102811

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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/12/2003
Keywords:KB102811
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