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

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q107578
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

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

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

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.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kbbuglist kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.11 3rdparty hangs locks logo screen novell
network 386 enhanced mode

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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