Q181777: Sockets Programs May Not Work After Suspend and Resume

Article: Q181777
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 1.0,2.0,2.1,2.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbnetwork osr1 osr2 win95kbfixlist
Last Modified: 25-MAR-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, versions 1.0, 2.0, 2.1, 2.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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Socket-based programs running on a Windows 95-based computer may be unable to
communicate over a network after the computer is suspended and then resumed from
suspended mode.

CAUSE
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Network protocol drivers are unloaded by NDIS when the computer is suspended.
When the TCP/IP protocol is unloaded, the state of any open sockets is changed
and are not restored when the computer is resumed.

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.

Additional query words: APM LanDesk

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Keywords          : kbenv kbnetwork osr1 osr2 win95 kbfixlist
Technology        : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin95OPKOSR25 kbWin95OPKOSR210
Version           : :1.0,2.0,2.1,2.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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