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Old September 9th 09, 04:12 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
smlunatick
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Default Reset XP net connection number

XP plug and play (aka pray) has the annoying issue of adding a number
to the Network Connections. I am updating my wireless adapter(s) and
my wireless connection is now at 16.

Can this number be reset?
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Old September 9th 09, 04:47 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
Jack [MVP-Networking]
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Default Reset XP net connection number

Hi
This is a Psychological issue rather than a technology problem.
The number is just an ID name. I.e., it does not mean that you have more
than one active configured adapter.
Think of it has being adapter name Jack instead of number X.
There is a way to reset it but it involves Registry, Hidden files, and
multiple rebooting, thus it can do harm while providing Nothing that is
really needed.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"smlunatick" wrote in message
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XP plug and play (aka pray) has the annoying issue of adding a number
to the Network Connections. I am updating my wireless adapter(s) and
my wireless connection is now at 16.

Can this number be reset?


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Old September 9th 09, 04:47 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
Jack [MVP-Networking]
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Default Reset XP net connection number

Hi
This is a Psychological issue rather than a technology problem.
The number is just an ID name. I.e., it does not mean that you have more
than one active configured adapter.
Think of it has being adapter name Jack instead of number X.
There is a way to reset it but it involves Registry, Hidden files, and
multiple rebooting, thus it can do harm while providing Nothing that is
really needed.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"smlunatick" wrote in message
...
XP plug and play (aka pray) has the annoying issue of adding a number
to the Network Connections. I am updating my wireless adapter(s) and
my wireless connection is now at 16.

Can this number be reset?


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Old September 9th 09, 07:01 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]
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Default Reset XP net connection number

On Wed, 9 Sep 2009 08:12:05 -0700 (PDT), smlunatick
wrote:

XP plug and play (aka pray) has the annoying issue of adding a number
to the Network Connections. I am updating my wireless adapter(s) and
my wireless connection is now at 16.

Can this number be reset?


Yes. Right-click the connection and click Rename.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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Old September 9th 09, 07:01 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]
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Default Reset XP net connection number


On Wed, 9 Sep 2009 08:12:05 -0700 (PDT), smlunatick
wrote:

XP plug and play (aka pray) has the annoying issue of adding a number
to the Network Connections. I am updating my wireless adapter(s) and
my wireless connection is now at 16.

Can this number be reset?


Yes. Right-click the connection and click Rename.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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Old September 9th 09, 08:54 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
smlunatick
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Default Reset XP net connection number

On Sep 9, 7:01*pm, "Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]"
wrote:
On Wed, 9 Sep 2009 08:12:05 -0700 (PDT), smlunatick

wrote:
XP plug and play (aka pray) has the annoying issue of adding a number
to the Network Connections. *I am updating my wireless adapter(s) and
my wireless connection is now at 16.


Can this number be reset?


Yes. *Right-click the connection and click Rename.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Programhttp://mvp.support.microsoft.com


I am aware of the "renaming" of the connection. I always wondered
how / where this number is generated from and if this "counter" can
either be turned off or reset.
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Old September 9th 09, 08:54 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
smlunatick
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Posts: 4,866
Default Reset XP net connection number

On Sep 9, 7:01*pm, "Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]"
wrote:
On Wed, 9 Sep 2009 08:12:05 -0700 (PDT), smlunatick

wrote:
XP plug and play (aka pray) has the annoying issue of adding a number
to the Network Connections. *I am updating my wireless adapter(s) and
my wireless connection is now at 16.


Can this number be reset?


Yes. *Right-click the connection and click Rename.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Programhttp://mvp.support.microsoft.com


I am aware of the "renaming" of the connection. I always wondered
how / where this number is generated from and if this "counter" can
either be turned off or reset.
 




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