New Network Device Prompts Message When You Resume from Hibernation (305860)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
This article was previously published under Q305860

SYMPTOMS

After you install a new network device, you may receive either of the following messages when you first resume operation after the computer hibernates:
You may need to run the Home Networking Wizard to continue sharing your Internet Connection. Click here to run the Home Networking Wizard.

Windows has detected the installation of a new networking device. If you want to set up a network, click here to run the Network Setup Wizard.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

This message appears only the first time that you resume operation after the computer hibernates. If you click Cancel, normal operation resumes.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/26/2001
Keywords:kbnetwork kbprb KB305860
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