Cannot View Web Pages in PWS After Installing Windows 98 (188198)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q188198

SYMPTOMS

After you install Windows 98, other users may not be able to view your Web pages that are hosted using Microsoft Personal Web Server (PWS).

CAUSE

When you run the Internet Connection wizard (ICW), your home page address in PWS is changed from your computer name to your user logon name.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, enter your computer name again in Network properties. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double- click Network.
  2. Click the Identification tab.
  3. In the Computer Name box, type your computer name again, and then click OK.
  4. When you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbprb KB188198
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