Cannot Connect to PCAnywhere Host Computer Running ICS (232780)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q232780

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use PCAnywhere to connect to a PCAnywhere host computer, you may be unable to establish a connection.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is running on the host computer.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, disable ICS on the host computer before attempting to establish a connection. For information about how to disable ICS, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

230112 How to Disable Internet Connection Sharing

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbnetwork kbprb KB232780
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