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Q171968: 3270 Applet May Stop Responding if Host Sends a Long Message

Article: Q171968
Product(s): Microsoft SNA Server
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0 SP1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 21-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft SNA Server, versions 3.0, 3.0 SP1, on platform(s):
   - the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT 
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SYMPTOMS
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During Host file transfer, if the Host sends out an unsolicited 3270 display
message that is longer than 144 characters, the 3270 applet displays an empty
dialog box. Because the dialog box does not contain OK or Cancel buttons, the
user must terminate the 3270 applet to close the dialog box.

CAUSE
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The 3270 applet does not format the message correctly if the Host sends out more
than 144 characters.

RESOLUTION
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A hotfix to SNA Server for Windows NT, version 3.0 (post Service Pack 1) is
available to correct this problem.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server 3.0 and 3.0 Service
Pack 1 (SP1). This problem was corrected in the latest SNA Server version 3.0
U.S. Service Pack. For information on obtaining this Service Pack, query on the
following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

  S E R V P A C K


Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbnetwork 
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbSNAServSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0 SP1
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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