Error Msg: Assertion Failure Starting Internet Explorer

ID: Q192175

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you start Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message:

   Assertion Failure: The assertion "g_pRasPortEnum" at line 1299 of the
   file W:\NT\PRIVATE\NET\RAS\src\ui\common\nouiutil\rasman.c is false.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-

   click Internet.

2. On the Connection tab, click Connect.

3. If you do not have an existing Internet connection, click "I want to

   sign up and configure my computer for a new Internet account. (If you
   select this option make sure your telephone line is connected to your
   modem.)."

   If you have an existing Internet connection, click "I have an existing
   Internet account through my phone line or a Local area network (LAN).
   Help me set up my computer to connect to this Internet account."

   Do not click "My computer is already set up for the Internet. Do not
   show this wizard again."

4. Click Next.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

   NOTE: Do not click Cancel or quit the Internet Connection wizard
   because this deletes the Dial-Up Networking connection you are
   configuring.

Additional query words: icw

Keywords          : kbenv kberrmsg msient winnt 
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: March 18, 1999