Western Digital ViaNet Is Incompatible with MS-DOS 4.x, 5.0 (75474)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.0
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.01
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
This article was previously published under Q75474 SUMMARY
ViaNet, a network system from Western Digital, is incompatible with
MS-DOS versions 4.x and 5.0. Western Digital no longer supports
ViaNet, and has no plans to release patches to make the network
compatible.
MORE INFORMATION
Upon execution of the network file VIANET.EXE, the machine will hang
if you are running MS-DOS 4.x or 5.0. Western Digital stopped
manufacturing ViaNet over a year ago, and has acknowledged this
incompatibility.
ViaNet is compatible with MS-DOS versions 3.3 and earlier, provided
the partitions are 32 MB or less.
The product included here is manufactured by vendors independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this
product's performance or reliability.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/13/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB75474 |
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