Microsoft KB Archive/256251

= Cannot Add Network Adapter in Network Properties =

Article ID: 256251

Article Last Modified on 1/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

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This article was previously published under Q256251



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SUMMARY
You cannot add a network adapter (including the Dial-Up adapter) in Network properties in Windows Millennium Edition (Me).

This change was implemented to increase the stability of networking in general.



MORE INFORMATION
To add a network adapter, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add New Hardware.

To add the Dial-Up adapter:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.
 * 2) Click the Windows Setup tab.
 * 3) Click Communications, click Details, and then clear the Dial-Up Networking option. You may be prompted to remove the Dial-Up Server and Direct Cable Connection options as well. Select Yes, and then click OK. If the Dial-Up Networking option is not checked, select the option and proceeed to the next step.
 * 4) Click OK again. When prompted to restart select Yes.
 * 5) If you cleared the Dial-Up Networking option in step 3, follow the same procedures to select the Dial-Up Networking option. When prompted to restart, select Yes.

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