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- DOCUMENT:Q103361 04-NOV-1993 [W_NT]
- TITLE :16-Bit Windows-Based Applications May Hang w/Network Printer
- PRODUCT :Windows NT
- PROD/VER:3.10
- OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
- KEYWORDS:
-
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- The information in this article applies to:
-
- - Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
- - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
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-
- In Windows NT, if you lose your connection to a network printer and it
- is set as the default printer, 16-bit Windows-based applications may
- load significantly slower than usual or appear to hang completely.
-
- When 16-bit Windows-based applications, such as Write, attempt to
- load, they may search for a printer. If the printer is a network
- printer and the connection has been broken, the application may load
- very slowly or appear to hang.
-
- WORKAROUND
- ==========
-
- To work around this problem, install a local printer and set it as the
- default, reestablish the network connection, or remove the network
- connection entirely.
-
- MORE INFORMATION
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-
- Steps to Reproduce Problem
- --------------------------
-
- 1. In Print Manager, connect to a network printer and set it as your
- default printer.
-
- 2. Close Print Manager and return to Program Manager.
-
- 3. Open Write from the Accessories group twice.
-
- NOTE: The reason for doing this twice is that if no other 16-bit
- Windows-based applications have been loaded, the first launch of
- Write will take longer because it has to load the 16-bit Windows
- Subsystem.
-
- 4. Notice the time Write takes to load.
-
- 5. Close all instances of Write.
-
- 6. Unplug the network cable from the network card.
-
- NOTE: Consult with your Network Administrator before removing any
- network hardware.
-
- 7. Restart Write and notice the extra time it takes to load.
-
- Additional reference words: 3.10 wow
- KBCategory:
- KBSubcategory: 16ap prt netsrv
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