Q71428: Network Pop-Up Message Hangs Standard, Real Mode Windows 3.0

Article: Q71428
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 25-OCT-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 you run Microsoft Windows 3.0 on a Microsoft LAN Manager 2.0 Enhanced (or
100-percent compatible) network, it is possible to receive pop-up messages in
the WinPopup display panel. However, if you run Windows in real or standard mode
and close WinPopup, Windows stops responding (hangs) and the screen becomes
corrupted if a network pop-up message is received.

NOTE: This does not occur if you run Windows in 386 enhanced mode.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs because NetPopup (the network message handler) attempted to
display the message without being able to queue the message through WinPopup
(the Windows message handler).

WORKAROUND
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Reboot the computer and restart Windows, but do not close WinPopup if you are
running in real or standard mode.

MORE INFORMATION
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If you attempt to create a permanent swapfile by running Windows in real mode
and closing WinPopup, your system will hang if a pop-up message is received by
the workstation. To avoid problems during the rare times you are creating or
modifying a permanent swapfile, do not start the network.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows version 3.0.
We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes
available.

Additional query words: 3.0 3.00 win30 3.00a

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

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