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Q63580: File Manager Search Command Hangs Windows 3.0

Article: Q63580
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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The Microsoft Windows File Manager Search command causes Windows to stop
responding (hang).

CAUSE
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An invalid search string used in the Search dialog box causes this problem.

For example, the following process hangs the system:

1. Run File Manager.

2. From the File menu, choose Search.

3. Change *.* to .COM (note: NO leading asterisk).

The system is now unstable. ALT+TAB opens the Program Manager, at which point you
must exit and restart Windows.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows version 3.0. This
problem was corrected and does not occur in later versions of Windows.

Additional query words: 3.0 3.00 3.0a 3.00a

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

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