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Q58268: Using ALT+TAB with Attachmate Extra! (Windows 3.0)

Article: Q58268
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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You cannot ALT+TAB out of an MS-DOS application that is performing
constant network access, such as Attachmate "Extra!", under Microsoft
Windows 3.0 standard or real modes.

Using ALT+TAB is not a problem in Windows 3.0 386 enhanced mode because in
this mode, Windows can run MS-DOS applications in the background; thus, the
constant network access may continue.

Extra! is constantly receiving datagram Network Control Blocks (NCBs)
while it is loaded (even when run as a TSR). If you ALT+TAB out during
its operation, Extra! freezes in the current mode and loses the
connection.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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