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Q106272: WFWG Err Msg: Network Busy

Article: Q106272
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 25-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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When you attempt to start the network redirector, connect to a network drive,
printer, or any other network device, the following error message may be
displayed:

  Network Busy

CAUSE
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The "Network Busy" error message is usually caused by some type of hardware
problem; it is rarely caused by the network being busy. Below are the most
common causes of this error message:

- Interrupt (IRQ) conflict

- I/O address conflict

- RAM address conflict

- DMA conflict

- Hub/Concentrator/Bridge/Router problem

- Problem with another computer on the network

- Disconnected or faulty cabling, connectors, or terminators

- Faulty network card (on the local or a remote computer)

- Incorrect Transceiver Type selection

- Duplicate computer name on network

- Incorrect network interface card (NIC) driver

Additional query words: 3.10 3.1 3.11 "the network is busy"

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

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