Vnetsup Error 6106: the String Specified by the Computer Name Keyword in the registry was not found - Search Again

 

SUMMARY

I installed the USB Network drivers and after rebooting, I receive the error message Vnetsup Error 6106: the String Specified by the Computer Name Keyword in the registry was not found and I can no longer boot into Windows. What can I do?

 

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the computer has already been given a Computer Name and assigned to a network Workgroup before you installed the USB Network drivers. The USB Network driver setup program also attempts to assign this information to your computer, causing a conflict.

 

SOLUTION

The solution involves using the original Computer Name and Workgroup assignment during the installation of the USB Network drivers. Here's the steps to restart Windows:

  1. Reboot your computer.

  2. Before the Windows logo appears, press F8.

  3. From the Windows 98 Start Menu, choose Safe Mode Command Prompt only.

    4. Note: If you have problems getting your computer into Safe Mode, see Technical Document 102 How do I Boot into Safe Mode?
  4. At the C:> prompt, type scanreg /restore.

  5. Highlight a date prior to when you installed the USB network drivers and press Enter. (This removes all programs or drivers installed since the date you choose.)

  6. Follow the steps on your screen and restart your computer.



When Windows has booted to your desktop, locate the original Computer Name and Workgroup assignment in the Network Identification Properties:
  1. From the Windows Start menu, point to Settings and click Control Panel.

  2. Double-click Network.

  3. Click the Identification tab.

  4. Write down the Computer Name and Workgroup information you see.

  5. Click Close.

  6. Reinstall the USB Network cable drivers. When prompted by the setup program for a Computer Name and Workgroup, type in the information that you wrote down. Follow the rest of the prompts on your screen to complete the installation of the USB Network drivers.

 

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Last updated: Friday, February 09, 2001

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