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Q82335: DEC Pathworks Has DDE Problems with Wall Data Rumba

Article: Q82335
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 26-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you perform dynamic data exchange (DDE) with Wall Data Rumba over a Digital
Equipment Corporation (DEC) Pathworks network, the applications may cause
Microsoft Windows to terminate abruptly.

CAUSE
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The problem has been narrowed down to the NETBIOS provided by DEC not working
properly when using gateways.

WORKAROUND
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Adding *vnetbios to the SYSTEM.INI [386Enh] network= line, may resolve the
problem.

MORE INFORMATION
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For more information, please contact DEC.

The DEC product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.10

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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