"Error 651" error message and an ISDN device does not connect to the network in Windows 8 or in Windows Server 2012

Assume that you try to establish a dial-up connection by using an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) device in Windows 8 or in Windows Server 2012. However, the ISDN device does not connect to the network, and you receive the following error message:

This issue occurs because the ISDN device driver does not initialize successfully.

Resolution

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: To work around this issue, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows logo Key+R to open the Run box.
2. Type regedit in the Run box, and then press Enter.
3. Locate and then select the following registry subkey:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\<Device number>\Linkage
   Note In this subkey, <Device number> is a placeholder for a 4-digit number that represents the ISDN device.
4. Right-click UpperBind, and then click Modify.
5. In the Value data box, type NdiscoWan, and then click OK.
6. Exit Registry Editor.