Members of the Network Configuration Operators group cannot create a new connection for all users in Windows XP (909347)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  • You are running Microsoft Windows XP.
  • You try to create a new connection for a virtual private network (VPN), for a remote access connection, or for a broadband connection. You want this connection to be available to all users.
  • To create the new connection, you use an account that is a member of the Network Configuration Operators group.
In this scenario, you find that the Anyone's use option is not available. The option appears dimmed in the New Connection Wizard, and you cannot make the new connection available for all users.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because you must be a member of the local Administrators group. Windows does not allow members of other local groups to create new connections for all users.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Rasapi32.dll5.1.2600.2782236,54425-Oct-200501:37x86SP2SP2QFE
Rasdlg.dll5.1.2600.2782658,43225-Oct-200501:37x86SP2SP2QFE

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/26/2006
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