Missing WAN miniport devices - L2TP and PPTP

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On 28 Jun 2005 08:22:16 -0700, nimja wrote:

> Hi,
> My machine runs Windows XP Pro, which was installed by my IT department
> from a generic image. For some reason I am missing the above devices,
> which in turn prevents me from establishing L2TP connection (required
> by my ISP).
> The lack of these devices can be verified by borwsing the relevant
> registry keys and by using device manager (with "show hidden" option
> enabled).
>
> How can I reintall/revive these devices without completely reinstalling
> Windows???
>
> Would appreciate your help!!
>
> Thanks,
> - Rod

Is the ISP - AOL? If yes, they have a tool somewhere in their software for
removing and then rebuilding their special protocols.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Thanks, but no - it is not AOL.

My ISP relies on the WAN miniport L2TP dialer, which is bundeled with
Windows XP.

For some reason my installation does not include it :-(