Error Message: Another Internet Connection Sharing Program Is Installed on This Computer (267272)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

This article was previously published under Q267272
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install Internet Connection Sharing, you may receive the following error message:
Setup cannot continue. Another Internet Connection Sharing program is installed on this computer.

CAUSE

This error message can occur if the WinGate software by Deerfield.com was installed on your computer. The WinGate software does not remove some registry settings when you uninstall it.

RESOLUTION

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To resolve this issue, remove any WinGate entries under the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbprb KB267272