Microsoft KB Archive/228074

= Disabling a Network Protocol Disables All Network Components =

Article ID: 228074

Article Last Modified on 2/27/2007

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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 Q228074



SYMPTOMS
When you try disable or uninstall a network protocol, the following informational message may be displayed:

You must enable one of more other components for the following component(s) to work properly:

Client for Microsoft Networks

File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks

Do you want to respecify your selection? Click no to continue.

Also, if you then click No and examine your networking components, all networking components may be disabled.



CAUSE
This issue can occur if there is only one network protocol installed.



RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, install an additional network protocol.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kbnetwork kbprb KB228074

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