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Q91095: NET START from MS-DOS Prompt Can Hang Computer

Article: Q91095
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 30-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you start MS-DOS Prompt from Windows for Workgroups and use the NET START
command, your machine may stop responding (hang). You also may be forced out of
Windows for Workgroups and lose data from any open files in other applications.

RESOLUTION
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Microsoft does not recommend that you use the NET START command inside of
Windows for Workgroups. The NET START command should only be used before
entering Windows for Workgroups.

Additional query words: 3.10 freeze crash

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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