Article: Q179481
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kberrmsg 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 attempt to use Direct Cable Connection to connect to a host computer,
you may receive one of the following error messages:
- Parallel cable on LPT<n> disconnected
- Cannot find host computer
CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if your computer has the same computer name as the host
computer.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, change the computer name of your computer. To do so,
follow these steps:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
Network.
2. Click the Identification tab.
3. In the Computer Name box, type a unique computer name, and then click OK.
4. Restart your computer.
Additional query words: lpt1 lpt2
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Keywords : kberrmsg win95
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : WINDOWS:95
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