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Q139454: "Rundll32" Error After Viewing Properties for Network Adapter

Article: Q139454
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
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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When you view the properties for a network adapter both in Device Manager and
Network properties at the same time, you may receive the following error message
after you close the System Properties or Network dialog box:

  Rundll32

  An error has occurred in your program. To keep working anyway, click Ignore
  and save your work in a new file. To quit this program, click Close. You will
  lose information you entered since your last Save.

If you click Close, the following error message is displayed:

  This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.

  If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.

RESOLUTION
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If you must view the properties for a network adapter both in Device Manager and
Network properties at the same time, you may be able to work around this problem
by closing the dialog box that you opened second before you close the dialog box
you opened first.

STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
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If you open Device Manager first, and then open Network properties, the problem
occurs if you close Device Manager first and then close Network properties. If
you open Network properties and then open Device Manager, the problem occurs if
you close Network properties first and then close Device Manager.

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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