Q89288: Windows 3.0 Does Not Support Persistent Connections

Article: Q89288
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: 05-NOV-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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Network printer and drive connections made within the Windows 3.0 and 3.0a
Control Panel and File Manager are not saved or automatically reconnected
between Windows sessions.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem

- Add the desired net connections to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file or logon script.

  -or-

- Upgrade Windows to Windows 3.1, which supports this functionality on most of
  the supported networks.

  -or-

- Upgrade your network software to a version that allows this functionality.

MORE INFORMATION
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Windows 3.1 calls this functionality "persistent connections."

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 3.00a 3.00 novell lanman

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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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