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Q130851: Slow Time-Out Trying to Connect to Nonexistent Computer

Article: Q130851
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): dun 3rdpartynet win95 kb3rdPartyNetClient kbDialUp
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using an application that uses Remote Registry Services (such as
System Monitor) and you try to connect to a computer that does not exist on the
network, it may take several minutes before you receive a response indicating
that the remote computer cannot be located or connected to.

CAUSE
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This situation can occur because Domain Name Service (DNS) resolution is using
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) to send name-resolution packets to the DNS server,
which is unreachable. When this occurs, the resolver times out repeatedly,
taking approximately one minute per attempt.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this situation, remove the TCP/IP protocol from the network
adapter or the dial-up adapter.

MORE INFORMATION
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This situation can occur if you have the following configuration:

- A physical LAN connection.

- Dial-Up Networking is installed.

- The TCP/IP protocol is installed and is bound to both the network adapter and
  the Dial-Up Networking adapter.

- The system is configured for Remote Registry Services.


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Keywords          : dun 3rdpartynet win95 kb3rdPartyNetClient kbDialUp 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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