TCP/IP Advanced Security Option Clears Automatically (174551)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q174551

SYMPTOMS

After a Remote Access Service (RAS) client dials into your Windows NT RAS Server that is using TCP/IP Advanced Security, you may notice the Enable Security check box in TCP/IP properties on your RAS Server is cleared so that your security settings are not enabled.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods:

  • As a temporary workaround, select the Enable Security check box to re-enable your TCP/IP security settings. However, when a new RAS client dials into your RAS Server, the check box will again become cleared.

    -or-
  • Obtain the fix mentioned below.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/2001
Keywords:kbbug kbnetwork KB174551
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