How do I get my device to connect after switching connection types using Windows NT?

If you are using Windows NT and having difficulty connecting to your desktop computer either shortly after another device has disconnected or after you have connected using another connection method (such as switching from serial cable connect to Ethernet LAN connect), you may need to reset your desktop computer.

If you continue to have problems, perform the following steps: (Warning: Editing your registry can be dangerous, before performing these steps be sure to back up your computer.)

1. On the Start menu, click Run.

2. Type regedit, then click OK.

3. Select the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows CE Services registry key.

4. Select New and then DWORD Value on the Edit menu. Type RasHardDisconnect to rename the New Value entry.

5. Select the RasHardDisconnect registry value, then click Modify on the Edit menu.

6. Enter 1 in the Value data box, and click OK.

7. Exit the Registry Editor.