Dial-Up Networking Does Not Work in Safe Mode With Networking (222870)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
This article was previously published under Q222870

SYMPTOMS

When you start Windows 2000 using the "Safe Mode with Networking" mode, you cannot see any dial-up connections you have created in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder. You also cannot create any new dial-up connections using the Make New Connection Wizard.

CAUSE

Only network (LAN) connections are supported in "Safe Mode with Networking" mode for general troubleshooting.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The "Safe Mode with Networking" mode is used to troubleshoot problems running Windows 2000 while giving you basic networking functionality.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/21/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbnetwork kbprb KB222870
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