Q126007: Cannot Modify Workgroup Box in Network Utility

Article: Q126007
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 03-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using Windows for Workgroups version 3.11, you cannot modify the
Workgroup box in the Control Panel Network utility.

CAUSE
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This behavior occurs if the [Options] section of the WRKGRP.INI file in the
Windows\SYSTEM subdirectory contains a line that reads:

  Required=true

RESOLUTION
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To be able to modify the Workgroup box in the Network utility, rename or delete
the WRKGRP.INI file.

STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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The WRKGRP.INI file is created by a system administrator to restrict users to a
predefined set of workgroup names. These predefined workgroup names are listed
in the [Workgroups] section of the file. Settings in this file should appears as
follows (note that the workgroup names are samples only):

  [Options]
  Required=true

  [Workgroups]
  Finance=
  Marketing=

Note that if you omit the equal sign (=) from the end of a workgroup name, that
workgroup name will not be available.

Additional query words: change unable WFW 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.11

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