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Q132905: 16-Bit Network Programs May Not Reflect New Computer Name

Article: Q132905
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you change the computer name used to identify your computer on the
network, some 16-bit networking programs may continue to identify your computer
using the old computer name.

CAUSE
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When you change the computer name on the Network tool's Identification tab, the
registry is updated to reflect the new name but the System.ini file is not. Most
16-bit networking programs read the computer name from the System.ini file
instead of from the registry.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem, manually modify the computer name in the System.ini
file. To do so, modify the "ComputerName=" line in the [Network] section of the
file so that it contains the correct computer name.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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