Article: Q147720
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.50 3.51
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51
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SYMPTOMS
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If Remote Access Service (RAS) is already installed and you attempt to install
the TCP/IP protocol, the following error message appears:
Non-Critical Error, an error has occurred. External Library Procedure
SetupChangeServiceConfig reported the following error: bad or invalid
parameters passed to open service call.
CAUSE
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This problem occurs if there is incorrect RAS and TCP/IP settings in the
registry.
RESOLUTION
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WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide
problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can
be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.
To correct this problem:
1. Verify TCP/IP protocol is not on the Installed Network Software list in
Control Panel Network. If it is on the list, select it and click Remove.
2. Select Remote Access Software and click Remove (The error message mentioned
above may appear. You can ignore the error message). Quit Control Panel
Network.
3. Start Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE) and locate the following Registry subkey
in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree:
\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
4. Select the TCPIP key. From the Edit menu, select Delete. Click Yes to delete
the key.
5. Quit the Registry Editor.
6. Shut down and restart Windows NT.
7. In Control Panel Network, re-install TCP/IP and Related Components.
8. Re-install Remote Access Service. Then, restart Windows NT.
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Version : 3.50 3.51
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