Novell's NETBIOS May Require TimerCriticalSection Line (82694)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1

This article was previously published under Q82694

SYMPTOMS

Microsoft MS-DOS NETBIOS applications run from MS-DOS Prompt under Windows in 386 enhanced mode may cause your system to stop responding (hang).

WORKAROUND

To correct this problem, add the following line to [386Enh] section of SYSTEM.INI:
   TimerCriticalSection=1000
				
This switch is not added during Setup; it is required only in the above circumstance.

NOTE: The Novell NETBIOS.EXE file must be loading before you start Windows.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2003
Keywords:KB82694