WFWG: Incorrect AutoStart=<Full-or-Base> Entry in SYSINI.WRI (97768)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q97768

SYMPTOMS

The SYSINI.WRI file incorrectly lists the real-mode component value "base" for the AutoStart= line of the SYSTEM.INI [network] section. If you execute the NET START command with the value "base" in the AutoStart= line, the following error message appears:
Error 2185: The service name is invalid.

RESOLUTION

To eliminate this error message, use the correct real-mode component value, which is "basic."

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about real-mode values for the AutoStart= line of the SYSTEM.INI [network] section, refer to page 6-65 of the "Microsoft Windows for Workgroups Resource Kit" for version 3.1 or query on the following words in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

net start and autostart

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/13/2003
Keywords:KB97768
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