Microsoft KB Archive/218742

= Err Msg: The Value in the Proxy Edit Box Is Not a Valid Computer Name =

Article ID: 218742

Article Last Modified on 12/6/2000

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q218742



SYMPTOMS
When you configure the Proxy Server settings in the "Client Configuration" Web or Winsock properties, the following error message may occur:

The value in the proxy edit box is not a valid computer name



CAUSE
This occurs when you configure the Winsock client setup under "Client Configuration" in Web or Winsock properties to use anything but a NetBIOS name for the computer name, and when the "Automatically configure Web browser during client setup" entry does not match the computer name.

Even if you select IP Address or Manual, and "Automatically configure Web browser during client setup" is not enabled, the error will still appear.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, edit the computer name and "Automatically configure Web browser during client setup" option so they match. Do this even if you have already selected IP Address or Manual.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Proxy Server 2.0.

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