Re: duplicate name exists on the network, but

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From: Bob [MVP] (bob_at_nospam.org)
Date: 10/12/04


Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 11:39:48 -0400

First you say that your computer isn't on a network,
but then you say it's connected to an ethernet. That
doesn't make sense. Either it's on a network (ethernet)
or it's not.

Could you please clarify?

-- 
-Bob
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"Semper_conor" <Semper_conor@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:21FCC7D7-D49D-424D-A6AD-9382758A759A@microsoft.com...
> The computer is telling me that a duplicate name exists on the network 
> everytime I boot.  I have looked at lots of sites and none have been too 
> helpful.  You see, the odd thing here is, my computer isn't on a network.  
> Its quite solitary, aside from an ethernet connection.  But it gave me this 
> message even before I connected to the ethernet.  It hasn't always done it 
> either.  It randomly popped up one day, and it doesn't actually come up every 
> time I boot the computer, just most times.  I think it might have happened 
> after I removed and replaced my hard drive.  Anyway I'm sure there is 
> something I need to rename, but I'll need someone to please tell me in a very 
> easy-to-follow manner.  thanks very much!


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