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Error 6 - The Handle Is Invalid Does anyone know how to fix this?

#1 User is offline   CherylL66 

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Posted 16 April 2008 - 12:43 PM

Hi, I apologize if this has been answered already some place, if it has been, I didn't find it. I'm on a public computer at my local library looking for help, and my time is limited as there are people waiting to use the computers.

I have Windows Vista Home Premium on my home pc, and recently received this message when I tried to connect (via dial-up) to the internet. I had accessed the internet earlier in the day w/ no problems, and did not install anything new in the meantime, so am not sure what caused this. Someone suggested deleting the old dial-up connection and establishing it again, but that did not help. Does anyone know how to correct this? And please keep in mind that I need things explained in the format of "The Total Idiot's Guide To Fixing Their PC" My eteral thanks to anyone who can offer help with this, it's driving me NUTS.


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Posted 16 April 2008 - 05:29 PM

Hi, found this topic that had a fix http://www.zeropaid.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=19495
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 12:53 PM

Thank you, I'll give it a try!

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Posted 22 April 2008 - 03:32 PM

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the modem under control panel> phones and modems and in device manager. This did not fix the problem. Any other suggestions? anyone?.... anyone?.......


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