Q87984: Novell Server Disconnect Hangs Enhanced Mode Windows

Article: Q87984
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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If Microsoft Windows is running on a Novell workstation in 386 enhanced mode
while connected to a Novell server, and the server stops functioning and/or
disconnects the workstation, then the workstation may hang and display the error
message:

  System Error cannot read from device network.

This occurs even if Windows is installed in a standalone configuration. Novell is
aware of the problem and is working to correct this.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem run Windows in standard mode.

The NetWare product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a 3.10 stand alone stand-alone

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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