Microsoft KB Archive/179481

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Err Msg: Parallel Cable on LPT Disconnected

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Q179481

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to use Direct Cable Connection to connect to a host computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:


 * Parallel cable on LPT disconnected
 * Cannot find host computer

CAUSE
This behavior can occur if your computer has the same computer name as the host computer.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, change the computer name of your computer. To do so, follow these steps:


 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.
 * 2) Click the Identification tab.
 * 3) In the Computer Name box, type a unique computer name, and then click OK.
 * 4) Restart your computer.

Additional query words: lpt1 lpt2

Keywords : kberrmsg win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95