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Q107578: MS-DOS Prompt Can Hang with Full Redirector and Novell Loaded

Article: Q107578
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you are using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with Novell connectivity, an MS-DOS
virtual machine (VM) may stop responding (hang) if a NET START FULL command is
issued before opening Windows for Workgroups in enhanced mode.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, do one of the following:

- Do not start the full real-mode redirector at MS-DOS before loading Windows.

  -or-

- Use the NET START command instead.


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows for Workgroups version
3.11. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it
becomes available.

Additional query words: 3.11 3rdparty hangs locks logo screen novell network 386 enhanced mode

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.11

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