Q58294: Windows Drops to MS-DOS When MSNet Server Disconnected

Article: Q58294
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 07-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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If your network administrator disconnects you from an MSNet server, or the
server is rebooted while you are connected, Microsoft Windows 3.0 enhanced mode
drops to the MS-DOS command prompt when you access the disconnected network
resource.

CAUSE
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This is not a Windows problem; it occurs in a similar manner at the MS-DOS
command prompt outside of Windows. If you access the disconnected net drive from
MS-DOS, your system will stop responding (hang). This is an inherent problem in
most MSNet-redirector-based networks.

This problem does not occur in Microsoft LAN Manager or Novell NetWare.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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