Error Message "Error 645" Using Dial-Up Networking

ID: Q199780

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to establish a connection with Dial-Up Networking (DUN), you may receive the following error message:

Error 645 - Dial-Up Networking could not complete the connection to the server.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Require encrypted password option is enabled on the Server Types tab in the connection's properties.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior:

  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications,and then click Dial-Up Networking.


  2. Right-click the icon for your connection, and then click Properties.


  3. Click the Server Types tab, click to clear the Require encrypted password check box, and then click OK.




Additional query words: 


Keywords          : kberrmsg kbtool dun win95 win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: January 27, 1999