Question : Windows System Error "duplicate name exists on the network

I tried to connect a wireless windows XP laptop to my XP desktop.  I tried it several times before I figured it out.  Now I get the error, System Error, a duplicate name exists on the network.  I assume I set it up more than once.  How do I delete the duplicate? Thanks

Answer : Windows System Error "duplicate name exists on the network

Click Start->Run->CMD

 Type the following lines exactly from the command prompt (misspelling won't generate an error):

    SET DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1
    START DEVMGMT.MSC

 In the window that opens, Click View/Show all hidden devices.
 Navigate to your Network Adapters.  Uninstall any that are showing as tranparent icons.
 Reboot.

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