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Q132671: Printing MS-DOS Applications Causes Windows 95 To Hang

Article: Q132671
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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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 print a document, Windows 95 seems to stop responding (hangs) on some
computers that have 4 MB of RAM (Random Access Memory) and that have multimedia
components installed.


CAUSE
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There may not be enough available memory to start the print spooler.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this behavior, follow these steps:

1. On the desktop, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers on
  the menu that appears.

2. Using the right mouse button, click the Printer icon, and then click
  Properties on the menu that appears.

3. In the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Details tab, and then click
  Port Settings.

4. Make sure the "Spool MS-DOS print jobs" box is not checked, and then click
  OK.

MORE INFORMATION
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By using this workaround, some of your documents may print more slowly.

Additional query words: app wpp95

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95
Issue type        : kbprb

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