Windows 3.1 Cannot Run on a Novell Nondedicated File Server (83902)




This article was previously published under Q83902

SUMMARY

The Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 cannot be run on a Novell nondedicated server. A nondedicated server is a computer that operates as both a server and a workstation at the same time.

The following are two possible workarounds:
  • Run Windows 3.1 on all workstations, and run Windows 3.0 in real mode on the nondedicated server.
  • Purchase another computer to be a dedicated server.

MORE INFORMATION

Novell NetWare allows a server machine to double as a workstation. In this case, the server is called a nondedicated file server. However, no extended or expanded memory is available to the workstation, and Windows 3.0 can run in real mode only. Windows 3.1 does not have a real mode and therefore cannot be run on a nondedicated file server. For more information, query on the following words in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

win31 real stable

Nondedicated servers are available with the following Novell products: 
   ELS Level I           (4 users)
   ELS Level II          (8 users)
   Advanced NetWare 286  (100 users)
A dedicated file server functions as a file server only. A dedicated file server is preferable because the processor time is not split between the workstation functions and the requirements of the file server.

REFERENCES

"NetWare Buyer's Guide," Winter 1990
Modification Type: Major Last Reviewed: 7/30/2001
Keywords: KB83902
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