Why Windows NT Cycles Through Persistent Connections (101831)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
This article was previously published under Q101831

SUMMARY

After logon, Windows NT may repeatedly cycle through connecting to your persistent network connections if you have several transports loaded. This occurs with either a standard logon to a local account or with AutoAdminLogon enabled.

Windows NT attempts to restore the network connections before the network is started. The system waits for the network to start up, but, in order to make the system more responsive, it only waits for a maximum of 15 seconds. If there are several protocols loaded, then Windows NT will retry the connections until the network actually starts and it can reconnect.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/29/2003
Keywords:kbnetwork KB101831
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