Microsoft KB Archive/222870

= Dial-Up Networking Does Not Work in Safe Mode With Networking =

Article ID: 222870

Article Last Modified on 2/26/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

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This article was previously published under Q222870



SYMPTOMS
When you start Windows 2000 using the "Safe Mode with Networking" mode, you cannot see any dial-up connections you have created in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder. You also cannot create any new dial-up connections using the Make New Connection Wizard.



CAUSE
Only network (LAN) connections are supported in "Safe Mode with Networking" mode for general troubleshooting.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
The "Safe Mode with Networking" mode is used to troubleshoot problems running Windows 2000 while giving you basic networking functionality.

Additional query words: modem

Keywords: kbenv kbnetwork kbprb KB222870

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