Article: Q157244
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 25-MAR-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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In Windows 95, programs cannot temporarily share access to or take control of a
parallel port while the port is in use. In earlier versions of Windows, this is
possible using an interface provided by VCOMM.
CAUSE
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The version of Lpt.vxd included with Windows 95 does not permit this feature to
be implemented.
RESOLUTION
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STATUS
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This problem no longer occurs in Windows 98. To resolve this problem, install
the current version of Windows. For information about the current version of
Windows, visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows.
MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words:
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Keywords : win95
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
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