Problem using "Classic", it keeps trying to connect to a server

Whenever I startup Classic it almost finishes and than an error comes up that says "Connection failed. Cannot find network server address or i.p. May not be correct i.p........" Or something to that affect.
The offending mac is running OS 9.2 and Panther. It has a cable modem for the internet which works fine when booted in 9 or X.
Help please.

Open the folder "System Folder" on your hard disk and then the Servers folder inside; once this folder has appeared, move everything inside to the desktop. Start Classic again.
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