16-Bit Network Programs May Not Reflect New Computer Name (132905)
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This article was previously published under Q132905 SYMPTOMS
After you change the computer name used to identify your computer on the
network, some 16-bit networking programs may continue to identify your
computer using the old computer name.
CAUSE
When you change the computer name on the Network tool's Identification tab,
the registry is updated to reflect the new name but the System.ini file is
not. Most 16-bit networking programs read the computer name from the
System.ini file instead of from the registry.
RESOLUTION
To work around this problem, manually modify the computer name in the
System.ini file. To do so, modify the "ComputerName=" line in the [Network]
section of the file so that it contains the correct computer name.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/17/2000 |
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| Keywords: | KB132905 |
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