Microsoft KB Archive/89288

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Windows 3.0 Does Not Support Persistent Connections

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Q89288

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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
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
To work around this problem


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

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

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

MORE INFORMATION
Windows 3.1 calls this functionality &quot;persistent connections.&quot;

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 3.00a 3.00 novell lanman

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311