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Q132778: Poor Performance Accessing Network Files with Basic Redirector

Article: Q132778
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
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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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You may experience poor performance using the real-mode basic redirector to
access files on a Windows 95-based server running the Microsoft Client for
Microsoft Networks.

CAUSE
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The basic redirector incorrectly determines the maximum packet size when it
communicates with a Windows 95-based server that is using share-level security.
The maximum packet size the redirector uses is 207 bytes.

RESOLUTION
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Change the Windows 95-based server to use user-level security. To make this
change, follow these steps on the server:

1. Use the right mouse button to click Network Neighborhood, then click
  Properties on the menu that appears.

2. On the Access Control tab, click User-Level Access Control.

3. Click OK.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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