"A Device Attached to the System is Not Functioning" Error Message When You Use the Set Command in Netsh.exe (826904)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you use the set command in the NetShell tool (Netsh.exe) to modify the properties of an Internet Protocol (IP) address, you may receive the following error message:

A device attached to the system is not functioning.

CAUSE

This problem may occur when you use the set command to make changes to an IP address that is created automatically by the system. You cannot use the set command to make changes to IP addresses that are identified as Link, Public, and Temporary.

Note You can use the set command to make changes to IP addresses that are identified as Manual.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about Netsh.exe, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/netshell/netshell/overview_of_netshell.asp

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/5/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB826904
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