Cannot Save Null Modem Protocol Configuration in NetMeeting (232378)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft NetMeeting 2.11 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft NetMeeting 2.11 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft NetMeeting 2.11 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft NetMeeting 2.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q232378

SYMPTOMS

When you configure the null modem protocol in NetMeeting, any changes you make are not saved after you close NetMeeting. Additionally, if you restart your computer, the null modem protocol settings may be restored to use the default settings.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, configure the null modem protocol settings each time you run NetMeeting. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. In NetMeeting, click Options on the Tools menu.
  2. On the Protocols tab, click to select the Null Modem check box, and then click Properties.
  3. Click Com Port Properties, click to change any of the settings you want, and then click OK until you return to NetMeeting.
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB232378
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