Unable to Delete Username, Password, or Domain Information within a Dial-Up Connection (256568)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

This article was previously published under Q256568

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to clear the information in the Authentication section on the Security tab of a dial-up connection, the information is removed but your changes are not saved.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, delete the existing connection and create a new connection. Make sure you do not type any unwanted information in the Authentication section.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

When you remove information in the Authentication section (for example, the username, password, or domain information) and return to the Security tab, the changes are not saved. You can change this information and then save the settings, but you cannot delete the information and save the changes.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbFAQ kbprb KB256568